Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 250mm
Canon
84 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm
7Artisans
41 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 250mm | 7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 250mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 250mm0.224score per dollar
vs
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm0.302score per dollar
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 250mm
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
