Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Canon
88 Overall Score
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Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 56mm
Yongnuo
52 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
Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 56mm
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 10 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | Multilayer Nano Coating, Anti-Fouling Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Digital Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm★ | 579 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:9.09★ |
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
Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 56mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong optical (65th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.