Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm
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
Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm
This Tamron 18-200mm lens is praised for its versatility and value, offering a wide zoom range that eliminates the need to swap lenses. Users appreciate the sharpness at mid-range focal lengths and the solid build, but note that image quality softens at the long end, especially in low light, and autofocus can be slow. Some warn about gray market sellers and lack of warranty, while others find the barrel distortion at 18mm and weight to be minor drawbacks for the price.
Pros
- Versatile zoom range
- Great value for money
- Solid build quality
- Good sharpness at mid-range
- Useful macro capability
Cons
- Soft at long end
- Slow autofocus
- Barrel distortion at 18mm
- Poor low-light performance
- Heavy for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 14 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/18 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.40 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm | 18 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | — |
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
Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average bokeh (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
