Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Summilux H-X012 12mm

Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Summilux H-X012 12mm

Panasonic
62 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

Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Summilux H-X012 12mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Panasonic
80
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Panasonic
72
Portrait
Canon
88
Panasonic
85
Travel
Canon
87
Panasonic
50
Street
Canon
84
Panasonic
74
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Panasonic
58
Landscape
Canon
80
Panasonic
63
Budget
Canon
79
Panasonic
54
Macro
Canon
70
Panasonic
55

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMPanasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Summilux H-X012 12mm
Optics
Typezoomwide-angle
Focal Length Min28 mm12 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm12 mm
Elements1415
Groups1112
Aspherical Elements22
ED Elements23★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Nano Surface Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountCanon RFMicro Four Thirds
Formatfull-frame★micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg0.34 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Auto Focus
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm200 mm★
Max Magnification0.24x★0.1x

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 G Leica DG Summilux H-X012 12mm

  • Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
  • Below average macro (35th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports