Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 250mm
Canon
84 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
OM System
56 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 250mm | OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.16x |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 250mm
- 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)
OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 250mm
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.