Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Tamron AF276C-700

Tamron AF276C-700

Tamron
37 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

90 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design. Users appreciate it as a versatile upgrade from kit lenses, especially for mirrorless cameras like the R7 and R5 Mark II. A single negative review is due to a delivery issue, not product quality.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Lightweight and compact design
  • Great value for the price
  • Versatile for various settings
Cons
  • Possible delivery mismanagement
👍 Image quality 4
👍 Autofocus performance 3
👍 Weight and portability 6
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Versatility 2
👎 Delivery experience 1

Tamron AF276C-700

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Tamron
32
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Tamron
31
Portrait
Canon
88
Tamron
32
Travel
Canon
87
Tamron
38
Street
Canon
84
Tamron
34
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Tamron
33
Landscape
Canon
80
Tamron
38
Budget
Canon
79
Tamron
41
Macro
Canon
70
Tamron
33

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMTamron AF276C-700
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min28 mm75 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm300 mm
Elements1413
Groups119
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/22
Min Aperturef/2.84-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountCanon RFCanon EF
Formatfull-frame★—
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg★0.70 kg
Filter Thread67 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★—
Stabilization✓★—
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★1.50 m
Max Magnification0.24x1:3.7★

Pros & Cons

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

  • Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile

Tamron AF276C-700

  • Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong social proof (74th percentile)
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports