Nikon
Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
Prime/Zoom
94
/ 100
From $2,399
VS
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM wins by 2
Canon
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Prime/Zoom
96
/ 100
From $2,999
Specdex verdict
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lands at 94 and Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM at 96. That puts Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S 94
vs 96 Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Score breakdown
Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
94 sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
96 sharpness 96
af 95
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM |
|---|
Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S vs Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Which is better, Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S or Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM? +
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S worth the price? +
At $2,399, Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM worth the price? +
At $2,999, Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S or Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.