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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Nikon NIKKOR TC-20E II 35mm

Nikon NIKKOR TC-20E II 35mm

Nikon
67 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

Nikon NIKKOR TC-20E II 35mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Nikon
50
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Nikon
57
Portrait
Canon
88
Nikon
76
Travel
Canon
87
Nikon
34
Street
Canon
84
Nikon
56
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Nikon
43
Landscape
Canon
80
Nikon
36
Budget
Canon
79
Nikon
57
Macro
Canon
70
Nikon
75

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMNikon NIKKOR TC-20E II 35mm
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min28 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm35 mm
Elements147
Groups116
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Nikon Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Min Aperturef/2.8—
Constant✓★—
Build
MountCanon RFNikon F
Formatfull-frame★—
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg★—
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★AF-S
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm35 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

Nikon NIKKOR TC-20E II 35mm

  • Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average build (29th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • Below average optical (34th percentile)

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.

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

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Nikon NIKKOR TC-20E II 35mm Better at:

Macro