Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Pentax DA 22177 50mm
What Buyers Say
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
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
Pentax DA 22177 50mm
This Pentax 50mm f/1.8 lens is overwhelmingly praised for its sharpness, excellent value, and low-light performance, making it a favorite among portrait and street photographers. Users highlight its lightweight design and beautiful bokeh, though some note the plastic build and loud autofocus as minor drawbacks. A few reviewers were confused about full-frame compatibility, but most agree it's a must-have for APS-C Pentax cameras.
Pros
- razor sharp images
- excellent value for money
- great low light performance
- beautiful bokeh
- lightweight and compact
Cons
- plastic build quality
- loud autofocus
- not full frame compatible
- no lens hood included
- not weather sealed
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Pentax DA 22177 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 6 |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | SP Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Pentax K |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm★ | 451 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:6.67★ |
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
Pentax DA 22177 50mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average optical (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
No current pricing available
Pentax DA 22177 50mm
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
