Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm
The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM is widely praised as the best zoom lens available, offering exceptional sharpness and light-gathering capability that rivals prime lenses. Users love its versatility, noting it can replace multiple primes like 35mm and 50mm, and produces stunning sunbursts and low-light images. The main drawback is its significant size and weight, along with expensive 95mm filters, but most find the performance worth the bulk.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open at f/2
- Versatile zoom replaces multiple prime lenses
- Beautiful sunbursts and low-light performance
- Fast autofocus and crisp images
- Reduces need to carry multiple lenses
Cons
- Heavy and bulky design
- Expensive 95mm filters required
- High price point
- Requires adjustment for wide-angle sharpness
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel and walkaround lens for APS-C E-mount cameras. Users consistently highlight its sharpness, compact size, light weight, and versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range. While many note it is not ideal for low light and some report significant vignetting at the wide end, the overall sentiment is very positive, with most considering it a great value kit lens upgrade.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Significant vignetting at 18mm wide end
- Not ideal for low light photography
- Variable aperture limits brightness at telephoto
- Some copies may have quality control issues
- Slight autofocus lag compared to premium lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard-zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | — | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 391 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 20 specs.