Raynox DCR-250 250mm

Raynox DCR-250 250mm

Raynox
59 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Sony
89 Overall Score

Scores

Budget
Raynox
53
Sony
100
Street
Raynox
59
Sony
89
Travel
Raynox
44
Sony
85
Wildlife Sports
Raynox
41
Sony
84
Portrait
Raynox
53
Sony
83
Video Cinema
Raynox
44
Sony
83
Professional
Raynox
43
Sony
73
Landscape
Raynox
31
Sony
73
Macro
Raynox
72
Sony
69

Specifications

Raynox DCR-250 250mmSony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Optics
Typemacrozoom
Focal Length Min250 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max250 mm135 mm
Elements—16
Groups—12
Aspherical Elements—1★
ED Elements—2★
Aperture
Max Aperture—f/3.5
Min Aperture—3.5-5.6
Constant—✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon EF, Canon EF,Nikon F(DX),Sony AlphaSony E
Format—APS-C★
Weight0.06 kg★0.33 kg
Filter Thread—55 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeautofocusLinear motor★
Stabilization—✓★
Focus
Min Focus Distance52 mm★450 mm
Max Magnification—0.29x★

Pros & Cons

Raynox DCR-250 250mm

  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong aperture (66th percentile)
  • Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 19 specs.

Raynox DCR-250 250mm Better at:

Macro

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports