Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III 12mm
What Buyers Say
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)
Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III 12mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and low-light performance. Users highlight its suitability for both photography and video, with many noting a significant upgrade over previous lenses. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when the lens is off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior. Overall, it is praised as a top-tier professional zoom lens.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great for video with steady stabilization
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when off may cause concern
- Focus-by-wire system (not mechanical)
- High price point
- Tripod must attach to lens collar, not camera
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Manual Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | — |
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 (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III 12mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.