Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM
BENOISON 420-Nikon--F 420-800mm
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 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)
BENOISON 420-Nikon--F 420-800mm
This budget telephoto lens offers impressive reach for the price, but it is fully manual with no autofocus or electronic communication. Users praise its solid build and sharp results when used with a tripod and patience, though many note the steep learning curve and need for good light. Compatibility issues with some camera bodies and adapters are a recurring concern, but the seller's responsive customer service helps mitigate problems.
Pros
- Impressive reach for the price
- Solid build quality
- Sharp images with patience
- Good for occasional nature/astro
- Responsive seller customer service
Cons
- Fully manual, no autofocus
- No electronic communication with camera
- Compatibility issues with some bodies/adapters
- Requires tripod and good light
- Steep learning curve
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM | BENOISON 420-Nikon--F 420-800mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 420 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 800 mm |
| Elements | 15 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 0★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | 8.3-16 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 800 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
BENOISON 420-Nikon--F 420-800mm
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong versatility (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
Pricing
BENOISON 420-Nikon--F 420-800mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
