Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
84 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
Tamron
86 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Street
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 11 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | BBAR-G2 Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:4★ |
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)
Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM0.233score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD0.125score per dollar
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
Scores 86 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
