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 AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

Nikon
80 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 AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Nikon
67
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Nikon
74
Portrait
Canon
88
Nikon
83
Travel
Canon
87
Nikon
69
Street
Canon
84
Nikon
77
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Nikon
63
Landscape
Canon
80
Nikon
71
Budget
Canon
79
Nikon
80
Macro
Canon
70
Nikon
66

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMNikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm24 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm85 mm
Elements1416
Groups1111
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-4.5
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon RFNikon F
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg0.47 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Silent Wave Motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★380 mm
Max Magnification0.24x★0.22x

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 AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.

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

MacroStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports