Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 180mm
Tamron
75 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Video Cinema
Budget
Landscape
Travel
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Tamron Di III VC 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 180mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 180 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | BBAR-G2 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.85 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | 5 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 239 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2 | 1:2.6 |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 180mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.