Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Canon
89 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO 180mm
Laowa
44 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Professional
Travel
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO 180mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 180 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 180 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | APO |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 239 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2 | 1.5:1★ |
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 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO 180mm
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
