Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
84 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
Viltrox
63 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 10 |
| Groups | 12 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | high-definition nano multi-layer coating, front lens waterproof and anti-fouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 340 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:7.14★ |
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 (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM0.224score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm0.306score per dollar
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
