Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm

Panasonic
47 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

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Panasonic
39
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Panasonic
44
Portrait
Canon
88
Panasonic
49
Travel
Canon
87
Panasonic
46
Street
Canon
84
Panasonic
39
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Panasonic
44
Landscape
Canon
80
Panasonic
42
Budget
Canon
79
Panasonic
49
Macro
Canon
70
Panasonic
45

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMPanasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm70 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm300 mm
Elements14—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4.5
Min Aperturef/2.84.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Build
MountCanon RFL-Mount
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg★2.03 kg
Filter Thread67 mm77 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★—
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops5.5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★300 mm
Max Magnification0.24x0.5x★

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

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm

  • Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average build (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average social proof (27th percentile)

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.080score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm0.040score per dollar

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM offers 2.0x better value for money

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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