NEEWER 2 in 1 18mm Wide Angle & 10x Macro 18mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM
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NEEWER 2 in 1 18mm Wide Angle & 10x Macro 18mm
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 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
| NEEWER 2 in 1 18mm Wide Angle & 10x Macro 18mm | Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | — | 15 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 0★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Multi layer Nano Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.38 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 18 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 10x★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
NEEWER 2 in 1 18mm Wide Angle & 10x Macro 18mm
- Strong macro (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong aperture (69th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (68th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
NEEWER 2 in 1 18mm Wide Angle & 10x Macro 18mm offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
