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 20082_EDI_1 500mm

Nikon NIKKOR 20082_EDI_1 500mm

Nikon
37 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 20082_EDI_1 500mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Nikon
44
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Nikon
43
Portrait
Canon
88
Nikon
50
Travel
Canon
87
Nikon
25
Street
Canon
84
Nikon
39
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Nikon
45
Landscape
Canon
80
Nikon
35
Budget
Canon
79
Nikon
28
Macro
Canon
70
Nikon
50

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMNikon NIKKOR 20082_EDI_1 500mm
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min28 mm500 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm500 mm
Elements14—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements23★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings, fluorine coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/5.6
Min Aperturef/2.8f/5.6
Constant✓★—
Build
MountCanon RFNikon F
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg★2.44 kg
Filter Thread67 mm95 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Silent Wave Motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★500 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 20082_EDI_1 500mm

  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports