RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USMvs Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Canon
RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019)
From £2299
Best for Architecture, landscape & astrophotography
View RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
VS
Nikon
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S (2019)
From £2199
Best for Professional & wedding photography
View Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Which should you buy?
Architecture, Landscape & Astrophotography — RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019): The best wide-angle zoom Canon has ever made — optically superb, stabilised, and L-series built.
Professional & Wedding Photography — Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S (2019): The professional Z-mount standard zoom — f/2.8 throughout, dual motor AF, and outstanding sharpness that sets the standard for the system.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The nikon z 24-70mm f/2.8 s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019) | Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | f/2.8 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) |
| Video | N/A — lens | 38cm minimum focus distance (wide), 28cm (tele) |
| Autofocus | Dual Nano USM — fast, precise, near-silent | Dual STM (Stepping Motor Actuators) — very fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops (up to 7 stops with IBIS combo) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | — |
| Battery Life | N/A | — |
| Weight | 840g | 805g |
| Dimensions | 88.5mm diameter × 126.8mm length | 89.0 × 126.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | — |
| Screen | N/A | — |
| Mount | 82mm filter thread | Nikon Z |
| Memory Cards | N/A | — |
| Connectivity | N/A | — |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM | Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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