Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sigma EX DG B00005RKST 28mm

Sigma EX DG B00005RKST 28mm

Sigma
51 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

Sigma EX DG B00005RKST 28mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sigma
43
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sigma
45
Portrait
Canon
88
Sigma
71
Travel
Canon
87
Sigma
24
Street
Canon
84
Sigma
51
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sigma
35
Landscape
Canon
80
Sigma
32
Budget
Canon
79
Sigma
43
Macro
Canon
70
Sigma
66

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSigma EX DG B00005RKST 28mm
Optics
Typezoomwide-angle
Focal Length Min28 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm28 mm
Elements14—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements22
ED Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Constant✓★—
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountCanon RFNikon F
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg★0.50 kg
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★—
Stabilization✓★—
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm200 mm★
Max Magnification0.24x1:2.9★

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

Sigma EX DG B00005RKST 28mm

  • Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average build (29th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Pricing

Sigma EX DG B00005RKST 28mm is $709 cheaper (2.8x less).

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.080score per dollar
vs
Sigma EX DG B00005RKST 28mm0.132score per dollar

Sigma EX DG B00005RKST 28mm offers 1.7x better value for money

Sigma EX DG B00005RKST 28mm

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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