Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
84 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm
Sony
57 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 | Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 9 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 390 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.16x |
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 (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
No current pricing available
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
