Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm
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 LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II is widely praised as a versatile travel lens that covers a huge zoom range in a compact, lightweight body. Users love its portability and the convenience of not swapping lenses, though many note that image quality is slightly soft at the telephoto end and wide open. It works well for outdoor and well-lit scenes, but some report autofocus issues on Olympus bodies and noisy operation for video. Overall, it is considered an excellent all-rounder for hobbyists and a great value for the price.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Versatile 10x zoom range (14-140mm)
- Great for travel and all-in-one use
- Good image quality for the price
- Effective image stabilization (OIS)
Cons
- Soft at telephoto end and wide open
- Autofocus issues on some Olympus bodies
- Noisy operation for video recording
- Not as sharp as pro-level lenses
- Loose internal parts reported by some users
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 140 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:4★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (86th percentile)86th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
