Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR 12-28mm
Nikon
83 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Street
Travel
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR 12-28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | internal linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | 4.5 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 239 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2★ | 0.21x |
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)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR 12-28mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
Pricing
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.079score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR 12-28mm0.264score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR 12-28mm offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
