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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OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO

OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO

OM System
64 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

OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO

92 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

This OM System 40-150mm f/2.8 Pro lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and versatile reach. Users praise its build quality and performance for portraits, sports, and wildlife, with some noting it pairs well with teleconverters. One reviewer mentioned a missing filter bundle issue, but the lens itself is highly recommended.

Pros
  • Super sharp image quality
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Versatile zoom range
  • Excellent build quality
  • Great for portraits and sports
Cons
  • Missing filter bundle in some orders
  • High price point
  • Heavier than some alternatives
👍 Image quality 4
👍 Autofocus performance 3
👍 Build quality 2
👍 Versatility 3
🤔 Value for money 2
👍 Teleconverter compatibility 2

Scores

Professional
Canon
92
OM System
59
Video Cinema
Canon
90
OM System
57
Portrait
Canon
88
OM System
45
Travel
Canon
87
OM System
61
Street
Canon
84
OM System
50
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
OM System
51
Landscape
Canon
80
OM System
67
Budget
Canon
79
OM System
63
Macro
Canon
70
OM System
46

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMOM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm40 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm150 mm
Elements1416
Groups1110
Aspherical Elements22
ED Elements23★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)ZERO coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountCanon RFMicro Four Thirds
Formatfull-frame★micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg★0.76 kg
Filter Thread67 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Dual VCM
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★700 mm
Max Magnification0.24x★0.21x

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

OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
  • Below average macro (30th 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 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports