The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM and the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM and Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM and the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM weighs 918g, which means it is 512g (35%) lighter than the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM which has a weight of 1430g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM has a filter size of 86mm whereas the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM has a 95mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 86mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 28-70mm F2.0 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28-70mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.0 .
