Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm
What Buyers Say
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
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
Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm
This Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 zoom lens is widely praised for its lightweight and compact design, making it an ideal travel companion for full-frame cameras like the A7C series. Users consistently note sharp image quality and good color rendition, especially when stopped down, but many point out compromises such as a stiff zoom ring, lack of a lens hood, variable aperture, and the need to extend the lens before shooting. It is seen as a good kit lens or starter lens but not for those seeking professional performance.
Pros
- lightweight and compact
- sharp image quality
- good color rendition and contrast
- ideal for travel
- affordable as kit lens
Cons
- no lens hood included
- stiff zoom ring
- variable aperture f/4-5.6
- must extend lens before shooting
- mediocre in low light
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 8 |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Linear AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:6.25★ |
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 FE SEL2860 28-60mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (74th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
