Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF NIKKOR 35mm f/2D 35mm

Nikon NIKKOR AF NIKKOR 35mm f/2D 35mm

Nikon
74 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 NIKKOR AF NIKKOR 35mm f/2D 35mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Nikon
74
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Nikon
71
Portrait
Canon
88
Nikon
77
Travel
Canon
87
Nikon
65
Street
Canon
84
Nikon
76
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Nikon
61
Landscape
Canon
80
Nikon
54
Macro
Canon
70
Nikon
79
Budget
Canon
79
Nikon
61

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMNikon NIKKOR AF NIKKOR 35mm f/2D 35mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min28 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm35 mm
Elements14—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Nikon Super Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2
Constant✓✓
Build
MountCanon RFNikon F
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg0.20 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm52 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★AF
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm52 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 NIKKOR AF NIKKOR 35mm f/2D 35mm

  • Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR AF NIKKOR 35mm f/2D 35mm is $433 cheaper (1.7x less).

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.080score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF NIKKOR 35mm f/2D 35mm0.112score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR AF NIKKOR 35mm f/2D 35mm offers 1.4x better value for money

Nikon NIKKOR AF NIKKOR 35mm f/2D 35mm

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.

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

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Nikon NIKKOR AF NIKKOR 35mm f/2D 35mm Better at:

Macro

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