Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18-135mm
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
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18-135mm
The refurbished Nikon lens generally arrives in excellent condition, often looking and performing like new. Users praise the image quality, quiet autofocus, and great value for the price. A few minor issues include packaging discrepancies (white box vs. bubble wrap) and some dust on the lens body, but these do not affect functionality.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Quiet autofocus
- Great value for money
- Like-new condition
- Well-packaged
Cons
- Packaging not as described
- Dust on lens body
- No image attachment option in review
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18-135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm★ | 448 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | — |
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
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18-135mm
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.