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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Nikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm

Nikon
60 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 NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Nikon
59
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Nikon
64
Portrait
Canon
88
Nikon
55
Travel
Canon
87
Nikon
74
Street
Canon
84
Nikon
73
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Nikon
65
Landscape
Canon
80
Nikon
65
Budget
Canon
79
Nikon
60
Macro
Canon
70
Nikon
43

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMNikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm16 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm50 mm
Elements149
Groups117
Aspherical Elements24★
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/16
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon RFNikon Z
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg0.07 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm46 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★stepping motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4.5 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 NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm

  • Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average social proof (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports