Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Summilux H-X012 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)
Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Summilux H-X012 12mm
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Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Summilux H-X012 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 15 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.1x |
Pros & Cons
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)
Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Summilux H-X012 12mm
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
No current pricing available
Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Summilux H-X012 12mm
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
