Canon RF 28–70mm F2.8 IS STM vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

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RF 28–70mm F2.8 IS STM compared with NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

	CanonRF 28–70mm F2.8 IS STM	NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Overview
Released
Released	September 2024	September 2025
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	28–70 mm	24–70 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/22
Macro lens
Macro lens	–	No
Optical construction
Optical construction	15 elements in 12 groups	14 elements in 10 groups
Special elements
Special elements	Two UD elements and two GMo aspherical elements	Two ED and three aspherical elements
Coatings
Coatings	Super Spectra; no fluorine coating, per UK maker specification	Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine blades	11 rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	–	FX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Canon RF	Nikon Z
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Full-frame image circle, Canon RF mount; incompatible with EF DSLRs and EOS M bodies. Canon RF extenders not compatible	Nikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.24 m (manual focus)	0.24 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.24×	0.32×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	Yes	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Lead-screw STM with magnetic motor-speed sensor and feedback control, electronic manual focus	Multi-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus at 28 mm is 0.27 m in AF or 0.24 m in MF; main figure retains the closer MF mode	Minimum focus from focal plane 0.24 m at 24/28 mm, 0.27 m at 35 mm, 0.30 m at 50 mm and 0.33 m at 70 mm
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum 0.24× at 70 mm in either AF or MF	Maximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mm
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	Lens optical IS rated 5.5 central stops at 70 mm with EOS R8, yaw/pitch under CIPA2024. Japan current feature page rates coordinated EOS R6 Mark II body/lens IS 7.5 central and 7.0 peripheral stops, yaw/pitch/roll; original press release gives the same coordinated rating with EOS R1	No in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera body
Video features
Video features	Smooth STM movie focusing; compatible camera breathing correction is digital. Cameralabs observes uncorrected focus breathing, more visible at 28 mm	Focus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbals
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	Yes	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	77 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	76.5 mm	84 mm
Length
Length	92.2 mm	142 mm
Weight
Weight	490 g (better)	675 g
Controls
Controls	Shared focus/control ring with AF/control/MF selector; separate zoom ring and stabilisation switch	Click on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom range
Zoom design
Zoom design	Retractable barrel must be extended to 28 mm before shooting; length 92.2 mm stored, 112.4 mm at 28 mm and 138.9 mm at 70 mm, per Japan maker table	Internal zoom maintains the lens length
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	UK maker states dust/moisture resistance, including rubber mount seal; no waterproof rating published	Dust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Maximum diameter 76.5 mm; 92.2 mm length when retracted	Approximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens end
Weight detail
Weight detail	UK current specification and store state 490 g; Japan current table, Camera Museum and original press release state 495 g. Main value follows UK specification; no undocumented regional variant inferred	Maker approximately 675 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	EW-73D, sold separately	HB-117 with window for rotating filters
In the box
In the box	UK maker store lists lens, E-67 II front cap, rear dust cap and user manual	LC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detail
Release detail	September 2024 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum; original maker release specifies 27 September in Japan. No exact worldwide first-sale day inferred; no successor link inferred across co-sold standard zooms	Announced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail day