Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm
What Buyers Say
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
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
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm
This Panasonic 70-300mm lens receives mostly positive feedback for its sharpness, build quality, and value for money, especially for sports and wildlife photography. However, several users note that 300mm may be insufficient for distant wildlife, autofocus can struggle in low light, and the lens is heavy and unbalanced on a tripod without a collar. Overall, it's seen as a great starter telephoto zoom for non-professionals.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Good build quality and weather sealing
- Great value for money
- Versatile for sports and wildlife
- Snappy autofocus in good light
Cons
- 300mm insufficient for distant wildlife
- Autofocus struggles in low light
- Heavy and unbalanced on tripod without collar
- No tripod collar included
- Macro performance only okay
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Linear AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops | 5.5 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm★ | 540 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 0.5x★ |
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
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.