Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sigma 875205

Sigma 875205

Sigma
39 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

Sigma 875205

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sigma
33
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sigma
39
Portrait
Canon
88
Sigma
55
Travel
Canon
87
Sigma
26
Street
Canon
84
Sigma
46
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sigma
31
Landscape
Canon
80
Sigma
21
Budget
Canon
79
Sigma
42
Macro
Canon
70
Sigma
18

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSigma 875205
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min28 mm—
Focal Length Max70 mm—
Elements14—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8—
Min Aperturef/2.8—
Constant✓★—
Build
MountCanon RFMinolta
Formatfull-frame★—
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg0.40 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Auto Focus
Stabilization✓★—
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 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

Sigma 875205

  • Strong aperture (71st percentile)
  • Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • 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 10 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports