Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 50mm f/2 DG 50mm
Sigma
40 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Video Cinema
Budget
Landscape
Travel
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sigma Contemporary 50mm f/2 DG 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.35 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 239 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2★ | 0.0007743056 |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 50mm f/2 DG 50mm
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.