Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm
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 SEL2860 28-60mm
This Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 zoom lens is widely praised for its lightweight and compact design, making it an ideal travel companion for full-frame cameras like the A7C series. Users consistently note sharp image quality and good color rendition, especially when stopped down, but many point out compromises such as a stiff zoom ring, lack of a lens hood, variable aperture, and the need to extend the lens before shooting. It is seen as a good kit lens or starter lens but not for those seeking professional performance.
Pros
- lightweight and compact
- sharp image quality
- good color rendition and contrast
- ideal for travel
- affordable as kit lens
Cons
- no lens hood included
- stiff zoom ring
- variable aperture f/4-5.6
- must extend lens before shooting
- mediocre in low light
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 8 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | 4-5.6 |
| 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 | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Linear AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:6.25★ |
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 SEL2860 28-60mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (74th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
