Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm
The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM is widely praised as the best zoom lens available, offering exceptional sharpness and light-gathering capability that rivals prime lenses. Users love its versatility, noting it can replace multiple primes like 35mm and 50mm, and produces stunning sunbursts and low-light images. The main drawback is its significant size and weight, along with expensive 95mm filters, but most find the performance worth the bulk.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open at f/2
- Versatile zoom replaces multiple prime lenses
- Beautiful sunbursts and low-light performance
- Fast autofocus and crisp images
- Reduces need to carry multiple lenses
Cons
- Heavy and bulky design
- Expensive 95mm filters required
- High price point
- Requires adjustment for wide-angle sharpness
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard-zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | — | 20 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | — | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 391 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.