Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
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
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Sigma 135mm f/1.4 Art lens, praising its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and performance for sports photography. A few note it is slightly heavy and one mentions muted colors and focus hunting in low light, but overall it is considered a top-tier lens.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful creamy bokeh
- Great for sports photography
- Brighter than advertised
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Slightly heavy
- Muted colors in raw files
- Focus hunting in low light
- Less contrasty than competitors
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 135 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | Water & Oil-Repellent Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 1.43 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 105 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA-Driven High-Speed AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm★ | 1.10 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:6.9★ |
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 Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
