Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

Sony
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

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sony
66
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sony
67
Portrait
Canon
88
Sony
81
Travel
Canon
87
Sony
60
Street
Canon
84
Sony
72
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sony
70
Landscape
Canon
80
Sony
54
Budget
Canon
79
Sony
59
Macro
Canon
70
Sony
35

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm200 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm600 mm
Elements14—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Nano-AR-Beschichtung, fluorbeschichteten Vorderseite
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1
Min Aperturef/2.8f/5.6
Constant✓★✗
Build
MountCanon RFSony E
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg0.45 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★DDSSM
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 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

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

  • Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile

Pricing

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM is $1,149 cheaper (2.0x less).

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.080score per dollar
vs
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS0.026score per dollar

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM offers 3.1x better value for money

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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