Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sony SEL1018 18mm

Sony SEL1018 18mm

Sony
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

Sony SEL1018 18mm

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sony
57
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sony
64
Portrait
Canon
88
Sony
65
Travel
Canon
87
Sony
43
Street
Canon
84
Sony
54
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sony
49
Landscape
Canon
80
Sony
54
Budget
Canon
79
Sony
56
Macro
Canon
70
Sony
49

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSony SEL1018 18mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm10 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm18 mm
Elements14—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Extra-low Dispersion glass
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4
Min Aperturef/2.8f/4
Constant✓✓
Build
MountCanon RFSony E
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg★—
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★—
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm250 mm★
Max Magnification0.24x★0.1x

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 SEL1018 18mm

  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong aperture (71st percentile)
  • Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
  • Below average build (29th percentile)
  • Below average macro (32nd percentile)

Pricing

Sony SEL1018 18mm is $220 cheaper (1.3x less).

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.080score per dollar
vs
Sony SEL1018 18mm0.065score per dollar

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM offers 1.2x better value for money

Sony SEL1018 18mm

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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