Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Canon
89 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm
Nikon
72 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Professional
Travel
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Street
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 15 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.74 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 239 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2★ | — |
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 1960 17-35mm
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
Pricing
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.081score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm0.060score per dollar
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
