Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

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 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

Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Yongnuo
63
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Yongnuo
55
Portrait
Canon
88
Yongnuo
52
Travel
Canon
87
Yongnuo
47
Street
Canon
84
Yongnuo
57
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Yongnuo
54
Landscape
Canon
80
Yongnuo
49
Budget
Canon
79
Yongnuo
46
Macro
Canon
70
Yongnuo
52

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMYongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 56mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min28 mm56 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm56 mm
Elements1410
Groups119
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements23★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Multilayer Nano Coating, Anti-Fouling Fluorine Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/16
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountCanon RFNikon Z
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg0.38 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm58 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Digital Stepping Motor
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★579 mm
Max Magnification0.24x1:9.09★

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)

Pricing

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

No current pricing available

Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 56mm

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.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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