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

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

Canon
86 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

Nikon NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

Nikon
60 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

Nikon NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

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Scores

Macro
Canon
91
Nikon
67
Video Cinema
Canon
81
Nikon
56
Landscape
Canon
79
Nikon
76
Budget
Canon
79
Nikon
61
Travel
Canon
78
Nikon
59
Professional
Canon
76
Nikon
60
Wildlife Sports
Canon
74
Nikon
56
Street
Canon
65
Nikon
45
Portrait
Canon
52
Nikon
39

Specifications

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mmNikon NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm24 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm70 mm
Elements1515
Groups1211
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements23★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Revestimiento de nanocristal
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/24
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountCanon RFNikon F
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg★1.07 kg
Filter Thread67 mm82 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★AF-S
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance239 mm★381 mm
Max Magnification1:4.21:3.7

Pros & Cons

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)

Nikon NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (20th percentile)20th %ile

Verdict

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

Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports