Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
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
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
This Sony 30mm macro lens is widely praised for its sharpness, compact size, and excellent value, especially for beginners and hobbyists. Users love its macro capabilities and versatility as a standard prime, but many note the short working distance and slow autofocus as drawbacks. Overall, it's a great budget-friendly option for Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Great value for money
- True 1:1 macro magnification
- Versatile as standard prime
Cons
- Short working distance
- Slow autofocus
- Soft corners
- No image stabilization
- Lens hood incompatible with filters
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony E SEL30M35 30mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 30 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 7 |
| Groups | 11 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm | 95 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
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
