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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Tamron

Tamron

Tamron
43 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

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Tamron
57
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Tamron
55
Portrait
Canon
88
Tamron
69
Travel
Canon
87
Tamron
30
Street
Canon
84
Tamron
54
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Tamron
49
Landscape
Canon
80
Tamron
31
Budget
Canon
79
Tamron
43
Macro
Canon
70
Tamron
26

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMTamron
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min28 mm24 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm24 mm
Elements14—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Fluorine Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Build
MountCanon RFSony E
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg★0.93 kg
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★OSD stepping motor
Stabilization✓★—
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★—
Max Magnification0.24x1:2★

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

  • Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average social proof (27th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • 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 7 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports