Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Zeiss Milvus 000000-1365-659 35mm
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)
Zeiss Milvus 000000-1365-659 35mm
The Zeiss 35mm f/2 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, contrast, and build quality. Users praise its solid metal construction, smooth focus, and minimal distortion, making it a favorite for both film and digital cameras. The only consistent complaint is the poorly designed lens cap, which many find frustrating. Overall, it is considered a superb value compared to Leica alternatives.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Excellent contrast and color
- Solid metal build quality
- Smooth focus ring with tab
- Minimal distortion
Cons
- Poorly designed lens cap
- Barrel extends slightly
- Short focus throw for video
- 43mm filter size unusual
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Zeiss Milvus 000000-1365-659 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 9 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | T* |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.65 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:5.26★ |
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)
Zeiss Milvus 000000-1365-659 35mm
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 8.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
