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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Sony Alpha SAL18250 Alpha DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification

Sony Alpha SAL18250 Alpha DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification

Sony
54 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

Sony Alpha SAL18250 Alpha DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sony
51
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sony
52
Portrait
Canon
88
Sony
71
Travel
Canon
87
Sony
52
Street
Canon
84
Sony
62
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sony
47
Landscape
Canon
80
Sony
50
Budget
Canon
79
Sony
61
Macro
Canon
70
Sony
35

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSony Alpha SAL18250 Alpha DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm250 mm
Elements1416
Groups1113
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Build
MountCanon RFSony A
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg0.44 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★—
Stabilization✓★—
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★—
Max Magnification0.24x★—

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

Sony Alpha SAL18250 Alpha DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification

  • Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong optical (70th percentile)
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • 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 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports