Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Nikon 2213_EDI11

Nikon 2213_EDI11

Nikon
34 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

Nikon 2213_EDI11

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Nikon
29
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Nikon
34
Portrait
Canon
88
Nikon
51
Travel
Canon
87
Nikon
31
Street
Canon
84
Nikon
38
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Nikon
30
Landscape
Canon
80
Nikon
25
Budget
Canon
79
Nikon
45
Macro
Canon
70
Nikon
12

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMNikon 2213_EDI11
Optics
Typezoom—
Focal Length Min28 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm140 mm
Elements14—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8—
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-5.6
Constant✓★—
Build
MountCanon RF—
Formatfull-frame★—
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg★0.90 kg
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★—
Stabilization✓★—
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★—
Max Magnification0.24x★—

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 2213_EDI11

  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong aperture (71st percentile)
  • Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
  • Below average build (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports