Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

Canon
86 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS

Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS

Sigma
81 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

95 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

This lens is highly praised for its sharpness, lightweight design, and versatility, making it an excellent mid-range zoom for travel and low-light photography. Users appreciate its compatibility with Canon R-series cameras and its ability to deliver professional-quality images. The only minor drawback mentioned is the limited zoom range, but reviewers agree it is the most compact and light option available.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Lightweight and compact design
  • Versatile mid-range zoom
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
  • Limited zoom range
  • High price for some users
👍 Image quality 5
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Low light performance 3
👍 Autofocus 2
🤔 Zoom range 2

Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS

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Scores

Macro
Canon
91
Sigma
70
Budget
Canon
79
Sigma
87
Wildlife Sports
Canon
74
Sigma
83
Video Cinema
Canon
81
Sigma
74
Portrait
Canon
52
Sigma
80
Landscape
Canon
79
Sigma
78
Travel
Canon
78
Sigma
78
Professional
Canon
77
Sigma
74
Street
Canon
65
Sigma
72

Specifications

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mmSigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min28 mm100 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm400 mm
Elements1522
Groups1216
Aspherical Elements2★0
ED Elements25★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Multi-Layer Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/5
Min Aperturef/2.85-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountCanon RFSony E
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg★1.14 kg
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★stepping motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance239 mm★1.10 m
Max Magnification1:4.21:4.2

Pros & Cons

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (25th percentile)

Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS

  • Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average build (25th percentile)

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

Scores 86 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm Better at:

MacroProfessionalVideo Cinema

Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Better at:

BudgetStreetPortraitWildlife Sports

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