Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
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)
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
The Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lens is widely praised as a versatile, sharp all-around zoom for full-frame E-mount cameras, ideal for travel and everyday use. Users love the focal range, image quality, and stabilization, though some note it's heavy and pricey for an f/4 lens. A few report focus issues or a squeaky zoom ring, but overall it's considered a top choice for a do-it-all lens.
Pros
- Versatile focal range
- Sharp image quality
- Effective OSS stabilization
- Great for travel
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Expensive for f/4
- Intermittent focus issues
- Squeaky zoom ring
- No sunstars
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano AR and Fluorine Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 380 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 0.31x★ |
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)
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
