Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sony Sonnar T* SEL24F18Z 24mm

Sony Sonnar T* SEL24F18Z 24mm

Sony
48 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 Sonnar T* SEL24F18Z 24mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sony
50
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sony
48
Portrait
Canon
88
Sony
37
Travel
Canon
87
Sony
46
Street
Canon
84
Sony
57
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sony
48
Landscape
Canon
80
Sony
46
Budget
Canon
79
Sony
44
Macro
Canon
70
Sony
48

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSony Sonnar T* SEL24F18Z 24mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min28 mm24 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm24 mm
Elements148
Groups117
Aspherical Elements22
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Zeiss T* Anti-Reflective Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon RFSony E
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg0.23 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm49 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTMLinear motor★
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm160 mm★
Max Magnification0.24x0.25x★

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 Sonnar T* SEL24F18Z 24mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Pricing

Sony Sonnar T* SEL24F18Z 24mm is $319 cheaper (1.4x less).

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.080score per dollar
vs
Sony Sonnar T* SEL24F18Z 24mm0.061score per dollar

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM offers 1.3x better value for money

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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