Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL100400MC 100-400mm

Sony FE SEL100400MC 100-400mm

Sony
55 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 FE SEL100400MC 100-400mm

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sony
56
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sony
52
Portrait
Canon
88
Sony
36
Travel
Canon
87
Sony
65
Street
Canon
84
Sony
51
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sony
66
Landscape
Canon
80
Sony
72
Budget
Canon
79
Sony
58
Macro
Canon
70
Sony
50

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSony FE SEL100400MC 100-400mm
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min28 mm100 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm400 mm
Elements1414
Groups1110
Aspherical Elements22
ED Elements22
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Anti-reflective coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/45
Min Aperturef/2.8f/5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountCanon RFSony E
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg★0.65 kg
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTMDual linear motors★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★860 mm
Max Magnification0.24x0.41x★

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 (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile

Sony FE SEL100400MC 100-400mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
  • Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
  • Below average macro (34th percentile)

Pricing

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

No current pricing available

Sony FE SEL100400MC 100-400mm

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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