Tale-of-the-Tape: Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM -vs- Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L Lenses

Published: November 19, 2024

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With the announcement of the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM lens, here’s how the specs compare with the Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM lens. The most obvious difference is that Sony somehow managed to pare over a full pound off the weight of the Canon version – but difference don’t stop there. Thanks to Four XD Linear Motors, focus speed of the G Master lens is designed to keep up with 120 focus calculations per second of the new Alpha 1 II.

Lens Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens Canon RF 28-70mm 28-70mm F2 L USM Lens
Price $2,899 $2,799
Lens Mount Sony E Canon RF
Dimensions (ø x L) 3.7 x 5.5″ / 92.9 x 139.8 mm 4.09 x 5.5″ / 103.8 x 139.8mm
Length at Maximum Extension 6.18″ / 157 mm 6.34″ / 161 mm
Weight 2.02 lb / 918 g 3.15 lb / 1430 g
Filter Size 86mm (Front) 95mm (Front)
Diaphragm Blades 11, Rounded 9, Rounded
Minimum Focus Distance 1.2′ / 38 cm 1.28′ / 39 cm
Maximum Magnification 0.23x 0.18x
Optical Design 20 Elements in 14 Groups 19 Elements in 13 Groups
Extreme Aspherical (XA) Lens Elements 3 0
Auto Focus Type Four XD Linear Motors USM Rotational Stepping Motor
Aperture Ring Yes No

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