Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm

Nikon
79 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

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Nikon
64
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Nikon
77
Portrait
Canon
88
Nikon
63
Travel
Canon
87
Nikon
84
Street
Canon
84
Nikon
73
Budget
Canon
79
Nikon
83
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Nikon
76
Landscape
Canon
80
Nikon
76
Macro
Canon
70
Nikon
63

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMNikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm50 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm250 mm
Elements1416
Groups1112
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/16
Min Aperturef/2.84.5-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon RFNikon Z
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.49 kg0.40 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★stepping motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★500 mm
Max Magnification0.24x★0.23x

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

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm

  • Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
  • Below average macro (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

No current pricing available

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.

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

MacroStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm Better at:

Budget

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