Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

Sony
83 Overall Score
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Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM

Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM

Canon
61 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

85 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews

The Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS lens is highly praised for its image quality, versatility, and robust build, making it a favorite for both video and still photography. Users appreciate the smooth power zoom, silent operation, and useful aperture ring, though some note the zoom speed is too fast for cinematic work and the lens is quite heavy. The included lens cap is widely criticized as cheap, but overall sentiment is very positive, with many calling it a great value for the price.

Pros
  • Excellent image quality
  • Versatile for video and stills
  • Smooth power zoom
  • Silent operation
  • Useful aperture ring
Cons
  • Zoom speed too fast for cinematic use
  • Heavy and bulky
  • Cheap plastic lens cap
  • Non-mechanical zoom prevents snap zooms
  • No macro function
👍 Image quality 12
👍 Build quality 8
👎 Zoom speed 4
👎 Weight 5
👎 Lens cap 4
👍 Versatility 7

Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM

78 out of 100 high confidence 459 reviews

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast and silent autofocus, and robust build quality. Many users consider it a workhorse for sports, portraits, and low-light photography, though the lack of image stabilization is a notable drawback for some. A significant number of reviews highlight the lens's weight and the potential for focus inconsistencies, particularly with moving subjects. Concerns about Canon's support for older models and the tripod collar design also appear in negative feedback.

Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness and image quality
  • Fast and silent autofocus (USM)
  • Excellent for low-light photography
  • Versatile for sports and portraits
  • Robust build quality
Cons
  • No image stabilization
  • Heavy and bulky
  • Tripod collar design issues
  • Inconsistent autofocus with moving subjects
  • Canon no longer supports repairs
👍 Image quality 35
🤔 Autofocus performance 28
👍 Build quality 22
👎 Weight and size 18
👎 Image stabilization 15
👍 Value for money 12

Scores

Professional
Sony
93
Canon
69
Video Cinema
Sony
93
Canon
75
Budget
Sony
89
Canon
74
Landscape
Sony
87
Canon
87
Wildlife Sports
Sony
86
Canon
76
Street
Sony
85
Canon
56
Travel
Sony
84
Canon
67
Portrait
Sony
84
Canon
49
Macro
Sony
67
Canon
59

Specifications

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mmCanon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm70 mm
Focal Length Max135 mm200 mm
Elements1817
Groups1213
Aspherical Elements12★
ED Elements25★
CoatingNano AR CoatingAir Sphere Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4f/32
Min Aperturef/4f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountSony ECanon EF
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.42 kg★1.07 kg
Filter Thread95 mm77 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSSMUSM★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops4 stops★3.5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance400 mm★700 mm
Max Magnification0.15x0.3x★

Pros & Cons

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

  • Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average macro (34th percentile)

Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM

  • Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
  • Below average macro (34th percentile)

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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