Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
89 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon
85 Overall Score

Scores

Macro
Canon
91
Nikon
74
Budget
Canon
80
Nikon
87
Video Cinema
Canon
83
Nikon
83
Landscape
Canon
83
Nikon
74
Portrait
Canon
53
Nikon
82
Professional
Canon
82
Nikon
80
Travel
Canon
82
Nikon
68
Wildlife Sports
Canon
79
Nikon
67
Street
Canon
68
Nikon
74

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMNikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm200 mm
Elements1516
Groups1212
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements22
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-5.6
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountCanon RFNikon F
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg★0.56 kg
Filter Thread67 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Silent Wave Motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★3.5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance239 mm★500 mm
Max Magnification1:4.21:4.55

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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

  • Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II is CA$513 cheaper (1.6x less).

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.063score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II0.096score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II offers 1.5x better value for money

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Amazon.ca
CA$1,399
Bestbuy.ca
CA$1,599

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

B&H Photo
CA$886

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Better at:

MacroTravelLandscapeProfessionalWildlife Sports

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Better at:

BudgetStreetPortrait

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