Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS

Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS

Sony
69 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

Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS

82 out of 100 high confidence 128 reviews

The Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lens is widely praised as a versatile, sharp all-around zoom for full-frame E-mount cameras, ideal for travel and everyday use. Users love the focal range, image quality, and stabilization, though some note it's heavy and pricey for an f/4 lens. A few report focus issues or a squeaky zoom ring, but overall it's considered a top choice for a do-it-all lens.

Pros
  • Versatile focal range
  • Sharp image quality
  • Effective OSS stabilization
  • Great for travel
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
  • Heavy weight
  • Expensive for f/4
  • Intermittent focus issues
  • Squeaky zoom ring
  • No sunstars
👍 Image quality 45
👍 Versatility 30
👎 Weight 12
🤔 Value for money 15
🤔 Autofocus performance 10
👍 Stabilization 8

Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sony
70
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sony
71
Portrait
Canon
88
Sony
50
Travel
Canon
87
Sony
82
Street
Canon
84
Sony
57
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sony
63
Landscape
Canon
80
Sony
81
Budget
Canon
79
Sony
72
Macro
Canon
70
Sony
62

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm24 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm105 mm
Elements1417
Groups1114
Aspherical Elements24★
ED Elements23★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Nano AR and Fluorine Coatings
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountCanon RFSony E
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg★0.66 kg
Filter Thread67 mm77 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★380 mm
Max Magnification0.24x0.31x★

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 FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS

  • Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (25th percentile)

Pricing

Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS is $269 cheaper (1.3x less).

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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