NEEWER 2 in 1 18mm Wide Angle & 10x Macro 18mm

NEEWER 2 in 1 18mm Wide Angle & 10x Macro 18mm

NEEWER
59 Overall Score
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM

Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM

Canon
79 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

NEEWER 2 in 1 18mm Wide Angle & 10x Macro 18mm

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Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM

82 out of 100 high confidence 331 reviews

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)
👍 Image quality 45
👍 Autofocus performance 30
👍 Value for money 35
🤔 Build quality 20
👍 Image stabilization 18
🤔 Sharpness at long end 25

Scores

Budget
NEEWER
52
Canon
89
Macro
NEEWER
84
Canon
66
Street
NEEWER
55
Canon
75
Video Cinema
NEEWER
54
Canon
74
Landscape
NEEWER
46
Canon
73
Travel
NEEWER
39
Canon
73
Portrait
NEEWER
61
Canon
71
Wildlife Sports
NEEWER
45
Canon
69
Professional
NEEWER
49
Canon
65

Specifications

NEEWER 2 in 1 18mm Wide Angle & 10x Macro 18mmCanon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM
Optics
Typemacrotelephoto
Focal Length Min18 mm55 mm
Focal Length Max18 mm250 mm
Elements—15
Groups—12
Aspherical Elements—0★
ED Elements—1★
CoatingMulti layer Nano CoatingSuper Spectra coating
Aperture
Max Aperture—f/5.6
Min Aperturef/2.84-5.6
Constant—✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountSony ECanon EF-S
Format—APS-C★
Weather Sealed—✗
Weight0.31 kg★0.38 kg
Filter Thread—58 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Type—STM★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops—4 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance18 mm★250 mm
Max Magnification10x★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

No current pricing available

Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM

Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

NEEWER 2 in 1 18mm Wide Angle & 10x Macro 18mm Better at:

Macro

Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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