Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G

Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G

Sony
22 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

Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sony
36
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sony
34
Portrait
Canon
88
Sony
22
Travel
Canon
87
Sony
30
Street
Canon
84
Sony
33
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sony
38
Landscape
Canon
80
Sony
37
Budget
Canon
79
Sony
28
Macro
Canon
70
Sony
21

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm16 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm55 mm
Elements14—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements24★
ED Elements23★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Nano AR Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/54
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Build
MountCanon RFSony E
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg★1.01 kg
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTMXD Linear Motor★
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

Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong optical (77th percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports