Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM vs Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM

Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM

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Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

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Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM vs Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

When comparing Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM and Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM, 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. Largest Aperture Comparison

Both lenses share the same aperture of 2 — this means that you may buy both Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM and Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM in this regard; they''re the same.

Winner: Tied

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

3. Anamorphic Comparison

Neither Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM or Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM 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.

4. Lens Type Comparison

The Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM is a Prime lens while the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM is a Zoom lens. Whether or not a zoom lens or a prime lens is what you need, is up to you to decide; they both have their respective strengths and weaknesses.

Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear

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.

5. Autofocus Comparison

Both lenses have autofocus, which means that they're both great at focusing targets while taking photographs or filming video. Just remember, most cameras do not offer good autofocus while filming video.

Winner: Tied — both have this feature

Regarding autofocus: Lenses with autofocus help you focus when shooting pictures or video. If a lens only has manual focus it means that you have to focus manually by adjusting the focus wheel on the lens. Most cinema lenses do not use autofocus and are manual focus only.

6. Macro Comparison

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Winner: Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM

Regarding macro: Macro lenses can focus much closer to your subjects and might be suitable when photographing flowers, insects, wildlife and nature.

7. Full Frame Comparison

Both Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM and Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM cover a full frame sensor and can be used on full frame cameras as well as cameras with smaller sensors.

Winner: Tied — both have this feature

Regarding full frame coverage: All lenses do not cover full frame sensors, but not all cameras are full frame cameras either. If a lens covers a full frame sensor it can be used on all cameras with a matching lens mount, both full frame and crop sensors, except for medium format cameras.


Specifications

Full specifications table of Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM and Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM:

Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STMCanon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

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BrandCanonCanon
WeightMissing1430 g
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Focal Length85 mm28 - 70 mm
Largest Aperture22
AnamorphicNoNo
Minimum Focus DistanceMissing39 cm
TypePrimeZoom
Aperture RangeMissing2 - 22
Filter Thread DiameterMissing95
Aperture BladesMissing9
Image StabilizationMissingNo
AutofocusEvetEvet
MacroYesNo
Weather SealMissingYes
Full Frame CoverageYesYes
Lens Hood IncludedMissingYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM and Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM was last updated on December 19, 2024.