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 Vario H-FS45150AK A 45-150mm

Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS45150AK A 45-150mm

Panasonic
58 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 Vario H-FS45150AK A 45-150mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Panasonic
57
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Panasonic
63
Portrait
Canon
88
Panasonic
70
Travel
Canon
87
Panasonic
50
Street
Canon
84
Panasonic
63
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Panasonic
59
Landscape
Canon
80
Panasonic
55
Budget
Canon
79
Panasonic
60
Macro
Canon
70
Panasonic
42

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMPanasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS45150AK A 45-150mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm45 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm150 mm
Elements1412
Groups119
Aspherical Elements22
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)multi-coated
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4
Min Aperturef/2.84.0-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon RFMicro Four Thirds
Formatfull-frame★micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg★0.61 kg
Filter Thread67 mm52 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★stepping motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★—
Max Magnification0.24x1:1★

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 Vario H-FS45150AK A 45-150mm

  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
  • Strong optical (73rd percentile)
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average social proof (28th 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