Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
84 Overall Score
vs
Meike 55mm f/1.8 55mm
Meike
41 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Meike 55mm f/1.8 55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Multilayer coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.38 kg | 0.36 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 550 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Meike 55mm f/1.8 55mm
- Strong build (68th percentile)
- Strong optical (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
No current pricing available
Meike 55mm f/1.8 55mm
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
