Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm
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
Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm
The Panasonic Leica 45mm f/2.8 macro lens is highly praised for its sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and dual use as a macro and portrait lens. Users love the image quality and build, though some note the autofocus can be sluggish in close-up situations and the price is high. A few isolated defects were reported, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Beautiful bokeh
- Dual macro and portrait use
- Fast autofocus in most situations
- Good build quality
Cons
- Slow autofocus in close-up situations
- High price
- Occasional defective units
- Relatively heavy for Micro 4/3
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 45 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | multi-coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | inner focus motor system |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:1★ |
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
Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
