Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 35mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
What Buyers Say
Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 35mm
The Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 lens receives mixed but generally positive feedback, with many users praising its image quality, character, and build. However, significant issues like extreme color cast on the Canon RF mount, missed infinity focus on some copies, and a defective unit out of the box have been reported. The lens is well-regarded for its value and manual focus experience, but quality control and mount-specific problems are notable concerns.
Pros
- Excellent image quality and character
- Great value for money
- Solid all-metal build
- Smooth manual focus experience
- Sharp at wide apertures
Cons
- Extreme color cast on Canon RF mount
- Missed infinity focus on some copies
- Defective unit out of the box
- Strong vignetting at lower apertures
- No electronic communication with camera
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens is widely praised for its excellent sharpness, fast and silent autofocus, and lightweight design, making it a fantastic value for amateur photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Many users highlight the impressive image quality at the long end and the effective image stabilization, though some note softness beyond 200mm and noticeable vignetting at full zoom. A few reviewers experienced quality control issues like blurry images or a non-functional focus ring, but the overwhelming consensus is that this lens delivers outstanding performance for its price point.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness for the price
- Fast and silent STM autofocus
- Lightweight and compact design
- Effective image stabilization
- Great value for money
Cons
- Softness beyond 200mm
- Noticeable vignetting at full zoom
- Plastic build quality
- Electronic manual focus requires camera power
- Slow maximum aperture (f/5.6 at 250mm)
Scores
Specifications
| Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 35mm | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 15 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | multi-layer coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 14★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.38 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 457 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1.4★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 35mm
- Strong build (73rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Pricing
Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 35mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
