Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Tamron Di A037 17-35mm
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
Tamron Di A037 17-35mm
The Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 lens is praised for its sharpness, good build quality, and excellent value compared to pricier Canon alternatives. Users highlight its lightweight design and suitability for landscape, architectural, and real estate photography. However, some note issues like lack of vibration control, a loose manual focus ring, and occasional camera crashes with certain bodies. Overall, it's a solid budget-friendly ultrawide zoom with minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Sharp corner to corner
- Excellent value for money
- Lightweight and portable
- Good build quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- No vibration control
- Loose manual focus ring
- Occasional camera crashes with some bodies
- Less vibrant color than primes
- Zoom ring can be stiff
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Tamron Di A037 17-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 14 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | fluorine compound |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.46 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | OSD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | — |
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
Tamron Di A037 17-35mm
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong versatility (74th percentile)
- Strong macro (72nd percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di A037 17-35mm offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
