Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Nikon 20080_EDI_2

Nikon 20080_EDI_2

Nikon
24 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

Nikon 20080_EDI_2

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Nikon
25
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Nikon
30
Portrait
Canon
88
Nikon
49
Travel
Canon
87
Nikon
10
Street
Canon
84
Nikon
33
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Nikon
22
Landscape
Canon
80
Nikon
9
Budget
Canon
79
Nikon
27
Macro
Canon
70
Nikon
12

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMNikon 20080_EDI_2
Optics
Typezoom—
Focal Length Min28 mm—
Focal Length Max70 mm—
Elements14—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8—
Min Aperturef/2.8—
Constant✓★—
Build
MountCanon RF—
Formatfull-frame★—
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg★1.92 kg
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★—
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

Nikon 20080_EDI_2

  • Strong aperture (71st percentile)
  • Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
  • Below average build (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports