Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II

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 G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Panasonic
53
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Panasonic
45
Portrait
Canon
88
Panasonic
35
Travel
Canon
87
Panasonic
74
Street
Canon
84
Panasonic
54
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Panasonic
58
Landscape
Canon
80
Panasonic
65
Budget
Canon
79
Panasonic
44
Macro
Canon
70
Panasonic
41

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMPanasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min28 mm100 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm300 mm
Elements1417
Groups1112
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/22
Min Aperturef/2.84-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon RFMicro Four Thirds
Formatfull-frame★micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg0.06 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Linear autofocus motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★1.50 m
Max Magnification0.24x★0.21x

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 G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II

  • Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
  • Strong optical (71st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average social proof (21st percentile)
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average macro (26th percentile)

Pricing

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II is $479 cheaper (1.8x less).

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II

Verdict

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

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

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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