Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Canon
89 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR 16-80mm
Nikon
86 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Landscape
Street
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR 16-80mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.50 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 239 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2★ | 0.22x |
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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR 16-80mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
No current pricing available
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR 16-80mm
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.
