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 2213 18-140mm

Nikon NIKKOR 2213 18-140mm

Nikon
86 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 2213 18-140mm

82 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews

The Nikon 18-140mm lens is widely praised for its versatility, sharpness, and convenience as an all-in-one solution for everyday photography. Users appreciate its performance on various Nikon DX cameras, though some note it is a bit heavy and one refurbished unit arrived in poor condition. Overall, it delivers great value for both beginners and enthusiasts.

Pros
  • Versatile all-in-one zoom range
  • Sharp and crisp image quality
  • Great for portraits, landscapes, and sports
  • Convenient for everyday carry
  • Good value for refurbished units
Cons
  • Slightly heavy for some users
  • Refurbished unit arrived dirty and dented
  • Not VR II version (only VR)
  • Filter size mismatch in some bundles
👍 Versatility 6
👍 Image quality 5
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Compatibility 5
👎 Weight 2
👎 Refurbished condition 2

Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Nikon
68
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Nikon
75
Budget
Canon
79
Nikon
89
Portrait
Canon
88
Nikon
85
Travel
Canon
87
Nikon
75
Street
Canon
84
Nikon
80
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Nikon
65
Landscape
Canon
80
Nikon
74
Macro
Canon
70
Nikon
66

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMNikon NIKKOR 2213 18-140mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm140 mm
Elements1417
Groups1112
Aspherical Elements2★1
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon RFNikon F
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.49 kg0.49 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Silent Wave Motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★450 mm
Max Magnification0.24x★0.23x

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 2213 18-140mm

  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile

Verdict

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

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

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

MacroStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Nikon NIKKOR 2213 18-140mm Better at:

Budget