Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Canon
89 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
Nikon
81 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Street
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 15 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.07 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 239 mm | 55 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2★ | 0.20x |
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 Zoom-NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.081score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED0.095score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED offers 1.2x better value for money
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.
