Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm

Sigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm

Sigma
70 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

Sigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sigma
65
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sigma
54
Portrait
Canon
88
Sigma
64
Travel
Canon
87
Sigma
75
Street
Canon
84
Sigma
61
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sigma
59
Landscape
Canon
80
Sigma
75
Budget
Canon
79
Sigma
67
Macro
Canon
70
Sigma
77

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm20 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm200 mm
Elements1418
Groups1114
Aspherical Elements24★
ED Elements24★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)water and oil-repellent coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/6.3
Min Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountCanon RFSony E
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg★0.55 kg
Filter Thread67 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm165 mm★
Max Magnification0.24x1:2★

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

Sigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm

  • Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong build (66th percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Pricing

Sigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm is $200 cheaper (1.2x less).

Sigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

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

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Sigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm Better at:

Macro

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