Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

Sigma APO DG OS HSM 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

Sigma
58 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 APO DG OS HSM 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sigma
44
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sigma
51
Portrait
Canon
88
Sigma
57
Travel
Canon
87
Sigma
48
Street
Canon
84
Sigma
48
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sigma
51
Landscape
Canon
80
Sigma
52
Budget
Canon
79
Sigma
60
Macro
Canon
70
Sigma
56

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSigma APO DG OS HSM 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
Optics
Typezoomsuper-telephoto
Focal Length Min28 mm50 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm500 mm
Elements14—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements24★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Multi-Layer Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4.5
Min Aperturef/2.84.5-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Build
MountCanon RFCanon EF
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg★1.97 kg
Filter Thread67 mm95 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★HSM
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★500 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 APO DG OS HSM 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

  • Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.080score per dollar
vs
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM0.058score per dollar

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM offers 1.4x better value for money

Sigma APO DG OS HSM 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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