Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM

Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM

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Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

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Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

When comparing Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM and Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM, which one is better?

1. Lens Mount Comparison

These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Canon RF. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.

Winner: Tied

Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.

2. Anamorphic Comparison

Neither Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM or Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM are anamorphic lenses.

Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature

Regarding anamorphic: Anamorphic lenses are usually used on cinema cameras and squeezes the image when its recorded, which gives the final, stretched out, image oval bokeh and a different angle of view. The most common lenses, however, are not anamorphic but spherical, which gives a spherical bokeh and is a much cheaper lens design.

3. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Zoom lenses, which means that you can choose both Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM or Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM if you're looking for that type of lens.

Winner: Tied

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.


Specifications

Full specifications table of Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM and Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM:

Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM
Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USMCanon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

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BrandCanonCanon
WeightMissing1430 g
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Focal LengthMissing28 - 70 mm
Largest ApertureMissing2
AnamorphicNoNo
Minimum Focus DistanceMissing39 cm
TypeZoomZoom
Aperture RangeMissing2 - 22
Filter Thread DiameterMissing95
Aperture BladesMissing9
Image StabilizationMissingNo
AutofocusMissingEvet
MacroMissingNo
Weather SealMissingYes
Full Frame CoverageMissingYes
Lens Hood IncludedMissingYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM and Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM was last updated on December 19, 2024.