Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D 20mm

Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D 20mm

Nikon
66 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

Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D 20mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Nikon
66
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Nikon
69
Portrait
Canon
88
Nikon
79
Travel
Canon
87
Nikon
54
Street
Canon
84
Nikon
79
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Nikon
50
Landscape
Canon
80
Nikon
47
Budget
Canon
79
Nikon
62
Macro
Canon
70
Nikon
51

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMNikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D 20mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min28 mm20 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm20 mm
Elements1412
Groups119
Aspherical Elements2★1
ED Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon RFNikon F
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.49 kg0.16 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Autofocus (for Nikon Cameras with an Autofocus Motor)
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm249 mm★
Max Magnification0.24x★0.12x

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

Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D 20mm

  • Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong social proof (69th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • Below average macro (34th percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D 20mm is $595 cheaper (2.2x less).

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.080score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D 20mm0.131score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D 20mm offers 1.6x better value for money

Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D 20mm

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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