Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Sony FE SEL28F20 28mm
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 FE SEL28F20 28mm
The Sony 28mm f/2 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, compact size, and excellent value for money. Users highlight its fast f/2 aperture, nice bokeh, and versatility for street, landscape, and travel photography. Some note significant barrel distortion and vignetting, but these are easily corrected in software or in-camera. A few users mention the lack of a rear lens cap and slightly high price as minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness for the price
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast f/2 aperture
- Beautiful bokeh
- Versatile for street, landscape, and travel
Cons
- Significant barrel distortion
- Heavy vignetting
- No rear lens cap included
- Slightly high price for some
- Soft corners at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony FE SEL28F20 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | multi‐coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Linear Actuator Autofocus System |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm★ | 290 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | 0.13x |
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 SEL28F20 28mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony FE SEL28F20 28mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
