Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
No customer feedback yet
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)
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal Coat | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.00 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 112 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (74th percentile)
- Strong versatility (68th percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
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 (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
