Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art

Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art

Sigma
65 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

Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sigma
82
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sigma
74
Portrait
Canon
88
Sigma
87
Travel
Canon
87
Sigma
60
Street
Canon
84
Sigma
73
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sigma
63
Landscape
Canon
80
Sigma
68
Budget
Canon
79
Sigma
65
Macro
Canon
70
Sigma
47

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm17 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm40 mm
Elements1417
Groups1111
Aspherical Elements24★
ED Elements24★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Multi-Layer Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—11★
Build
MountCanon RFL-Mount
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg★—
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops5.5 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

Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art

  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong versatility (76th percentile)
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average social proof (28th percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

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:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports