Nikon NIKKOR Z 20125 28-400mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z 20125 28-400mm

Nikon
58 Overall Score
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Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

Canon
86 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon NIKKOR Z 20125 28-400mm

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Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

95 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

This lens is highly praised for its sharpness, lightweight design, and versatility, making it an excellent mid-range zoom for travel and low-light photography. Users appreciate its compatibility with Canon R-series cameras and its ability to deliver professional-quality images. The only minor drawback mentioned is the limited zoom range, but reviewers agree it is the most compact and light option available.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Lightweight and compact design
  • Versatile mid-range zoom
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
  • Limited zoom range
  • High price for some users
👍 Image quality 5
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Low light performance 3
👍 Autofocus 2
🤔 Zoom range 2

Scores

Macro
Nikon
71
Canon
91
Video Cinema
Nikon
45
Canon
81
Landscape
Nikon
71
Canon
79
Travel
Nikon
64
Canon
78
Professional
Nikon
45
Canon
76
Budget
Nikon
56
Canon
75
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
52
Canon
74
Street
Nikon
35
Canon
65
Portrait
Nikon
27
Canon
52

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 20125 28-400mmCanon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm
Optics
Typetelephotozoom
Focal Length Min28 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max400 mm70 mm
Elements2115
Groups1512
Aspherical Elements—2★
ED Elements—2★
Coating—Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Aperture
Max Aperturef/45f/22
Min Aperturef/4f/2.8
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountNikon ZCanon RF
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.73 kg0.49 kg★
Filter Thread77 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutomatic, ManualSTM★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops5.5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance201 mm★239 mm
Max Magnification—1:4.2★

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR Z 20125 28-400mm

  • Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong macro (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (25th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports