Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon
46 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

Nikon NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR

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Scores

Professional
Canon
98
Nikon
49
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Nikon
53
Portrait
Canon
88
Nikon
62
Street
Canon
87
Nikon
47
Travel
Canon
87
Nikon
32
Wildlife Sports
Canon
85
Nikon
41
Landscape
Canon
80
Nikon
36
Budget
Canon
79
Nikon
46
Macro
Canon
70
Nikon
41

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMNikon NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR
Optics
Typezoomsuper-telephoto
Focal Length Min28 mm200 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm400 mm
Elements144
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements24★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Nano Crystal Coat, Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4
Min Aperturef/2.8f/4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountCanon RFNikon F
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.49 kg★3.36 kg
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Silent Wave Motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★3 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★1.89 m
Max Magnification0.24x★—

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

Nikon NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR

  • Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
  • Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
  • Strong aperture (71st percentile)
  • Below average build (0th percentile)0th %ile

Pricing

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM is $1,601 cheaper (2.5x less).

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.080score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR0.017score per dollar

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM offers 4.7x better value for money

Nikon NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR

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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