Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
vs
Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 45mm
Laowa
23 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Video Cinema
Budget
Landscape
Travel
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 45mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 45 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/0.95 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 15★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.83 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 239 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2 | 1:8 |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 45mm
- Strong optical (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.079score per dollar
vs
Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 45mm0.038score per dollar
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
