Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Aspherical IF Macro 709-205 28-135mm

Sigma Aspherical IF Macro 709-205 28-135mm

Sigma
57 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 Aspherical IF Macro 709-205 28-135mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sigma
40
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sigma
43
Portrait
Canon
88
Sigma
61
Travel
Canon
87
Sigma
46
Street
Canon
84
Sigma
51
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sigma
37
Landscape
Canon
80
Sigma
36
Budget
Canon
79
Sigma
57
Macro
Canon
70
Sigma
60

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSigma Aspherical IF Macro 709-205 28-135mm
Optics
Typezoommacro
Focal Length Min28 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm135 mm
Elements14—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/3.8
Min Aperturef/2.83.8-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Build
MountCanon RFKonica Minolta
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg0.41 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★—
Stabilization✓★—
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm135 mm★
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

Sigma Aspherical IF Macro 709-205 28-135mm

  • Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong aperture (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong bokeh (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Pricing

Sigma Aspherical IF Macro 709-205 28-135mm is $970 cheaper (8.5x less).

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.080score per dollar
vs
Sigma Aspherical IF Macro 709-205 28-135mm0.440score per dollar

Sigma Aspherical IF Macro 709-205 28-135mm offers 5.5x better value for money

Sigma Aspherical IF Macro 709-205 28-135mm

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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