Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Canon
89 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm
Laowa
58 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Professional
Travel
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Street
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 17 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 9 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | FEC (Frog EyeCoating) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 239 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2★ | 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)
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.063score per dollar
vs
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm0.131score per dollar
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
