Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
89 Overall Score
vs
Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm

Fujifilm
75 Overall Score

Scores

Macro
Canon
91
Fujifilm
54
Landscape
Canon
83
Fujifilm
66
Video Cinema
Canon
83
Fujifilm
69
Budget
Canon
80
Fujifilm
82
Professional
Canon
82
Fujifilm
63
Travel
Canon
82
Fujifilm
63
Wildlife Sports
Canon
79
Fujifilm
75
Portrait
Canon
53
Fujifilm
76
Street
Canon
68
Fujifilm
68

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMFujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm50 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm230 mm
Elements1513
Groups1210
Aspherical Elements2★1
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super EBC coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/4.5
Min Aperturef/2.84.5-6.7
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountCanon RFFujifilm X
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.49 kg★0.68 kg
Filter Thread67 mm58 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★stepping AF motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★3.5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance239 mm★1.10 m
Max Magnification1:4.2★0.2x

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)

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm

  • Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong social proof (77th percentile)
  • Below average macro (30th percentile)

Pricing

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm is CA$780 cheaper (2.3x less).

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.063score per dollar
vs
Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm0.121score per dollar

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm offers 1.9x better value for money

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

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

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm

B&H Photo
CA$619

Verdict

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

Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 22 specs.

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

MacroTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm Better at:

BudgetPortrait

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