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 E PZ SELP1650PS 16-50mm

Sony E PZ SELP1650PS 16-50mm

Sony
63 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 E PZ SELP1650PS 16-50mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sony
61
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sony
57
Portrait
Canon
88
Sony
37
Travel
Canon
87
Sony
88
Street
Canon
84
Sony
65
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sony
73
Landscape
Canon
80
Sony
75
Budget
Canon
79
Sony
63
Macro
Canon
70
Sony
54

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSony E PZ SELP1650PS 16-50mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm16 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm50 mm
Elements149
Groups118
Aspherical Elements24★
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/32
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon RFSony E
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg0.12 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm40 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTMLinear motor★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm250 mm★
Max Magnification0.24x★0.215x

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 E PZ SELP1650PS 16-50mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports