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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Sigma DG 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Aspherical

Sigma DG 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Aspherical

Sigma
60 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

Sigma DG 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Aspherical

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sigma
56
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sigma
55
Portrait
Canon
88
Sigma
73
Travel
Canon
87
Sigma
53
Street
Canon
84
Sigma
64
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sigma
48
Landscape
Canon
80
Sigma
55
Budget
Canon
79
Sigma
61
Macro
Canon
70
Sigma
66

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSigma DG 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Aspherical
Optics
Typezoommacro
Focal Length Min28 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm300 mm
Elements1414
Groups1110
Aspherical Elements24★
ED Elements22
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Build
MountCanon RFCanon SLR
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg0.49 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Autofocus
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★500 mm
Max Magnification0.24x1:3★

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

Sigma DG 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Aspherical

  • Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %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 6 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports