Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Canon
89 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
Yongnuo
81 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Street
Landscape
Video Cinema
Travel
Budget
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 239 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2★ | 0.5x |
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)
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.