Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
89 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di VC USD 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD 100-400mm

Tamron Di VC USD 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD 100-400mm

Tamron
70 Overall Score

Scores

Wildlife Sports
Canon
79
Tamron
94
Travel
Canon
82
Tamron
92
Macro
Canon
91
Tamron
58
Street
Canon
68
Tamron
84
Landscape
Canon
83
Tamron
75
Video Cinema
Canon
83
Tamron
71
Professional
Canon
82
Tamron
76
Budget
Canon
80
Tamron
78
Portrait
Canon
53
Tamron
68

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMTamron Di VC USD 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD 100-400mm
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min28 mm100 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm400 mm
Elements15—
Groups12—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements23★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)eBAND and Fluorine Coatings
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/4.5
Min Aperturef/2.84.5-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★—
Build
MountCanon RFNikon F
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg0.18 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Ultrasonic Silent Drive
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance239 mm★1.49 m
Max Magnification1:4.21:3.6

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)

Tamron Di VC USD 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD 100-400mm

  • Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile

Pricing

Tamron Di VC USD 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD 100-400mm is $491 cheaper (1.8x less).

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.081score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di VC USD 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD 100-400mm0.117score per dollar

Tamron Di VC USD 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD 100-400mm offers 1.4x better value for money

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Newegg
$1,090
Best Buy
$1,099
B&H Photo
$1,099
Adorama
$1,099
Amazon
$1,149

Tamron Di VC USD 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD 100-400mm

Amazon
$599

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.

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

MacroBudgetLandscapeProfessionalVideo Cinema

Tamron Di VC USD 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD 100-400mm Better at:

StreetTravelPortraitWildlife Sports

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