Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD 35mm

Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD 35mm

Tamron
58 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 SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD 35mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Tamron
53
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Tamron
59
Portrait
Canon
88
Tamron
54
Travel
Canon
87
Tamron
38
Street
Canon
84
Tamron
53
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Tamron
51
Landscape
Canon
80
Tamron
38
Budget
Canon
79
Tamron
50
Macro
Canon
70
Tamron
67

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMTamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD 35mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min28 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm35 mm
Elements14—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)eBAND coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/12
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountCanon RFCanon EF
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg0.48 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive)
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm200 mm★
Max Magnification0.24x1:2.5★

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 SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD 35mm

  • Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports