Canon RF 28-70mm F/2.8 IS STM

Specifications01

MountCANON RF

Focal length28-70mm

Max aperturef/2.8

TypeCinema · Zoom

Release year2024

Weight495 g

Filter size67 mm

Physical length92.2 mm

Min focus distance0.27 m

Max magnification0.2398

Aperture blades9

Optical elements15

Groups12

AutofocusYes

StabilizationYes

Aperture controlNone The aperture is controlled from the camera

Lens hoodEW-73D - Bayonet-type petal-shaped

TeleconvertersNot compatible

Sensor coverage43.3 mm

EraDigital era

Additional Info02

SpecialIS STM

Category["Canon RF"]

Keywords["Canon","Standard","Zoom"]

Lens TypeStandard zoom lens

Review AuthorKlaus

Other FeaturesImage stabilizer (5.5 stops, 7 stops w/ IBIS), weather-resistant

Review VerdictThe Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 STM IS is a somewhat strange combination of qualities that you can find in professional and budget lenses. This doesn't mean that this concept doesn't work. If you can live with a few compromises, the lens can deliver great results. Optically, it is nothing short of impressive in the low- to mid-zoom range. The center quality is still great towards the long end, but the corners are weak here. If you use the 70mm for portraits, this won't matter, but it's not ideal for landscape or architecture photography. The lens relies heavily on image autocorrection. In RAW images, the distortion and vignetting is high, but then again - image autocorrection is a fact of life now anyway. The same multiple personalities also show up in the lens' construction. Canon used lots of plastics, but overall the lens feels well-made - if it wasn't for the retractable zoom mechanism. There isn't much wrong about it, but this isn't a cheap lens by any standard. The lack of a lens hood is also hard to digest here. Canon did, however, implement some degree of weather-sealing. Further positive aspects are the very snappy AF, and the image stabilizer is quite efficient (although not mind-blowingly so). If you absolutely need a fast standard zoom lens but can't afford the L-lens, Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 STM IS is a decent, albeit overpriced choice. If you'd like to support our work, please consider shopping for this or other lenses via one of the following partners: * Amazon US * B&H US * Adorama US * KEH US (used gear)

Review Published2025-02-26T10:22:54+00:00

Optical Construction15 elements in 12 groups (2x UD, 2x aspherical)

Field Notes02

Canon RF 28-70mm F/2.8 is a standard zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture and image stabilization for general-purpose low-light and event/travel use on Canon RF-mount cameras.

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