OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
What Buyers Say
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mm
The OM System 45mm f/1.2 PRO lens receives glowing praise for its stunning bokeh and sharpness, especially at f/1.2. Users highlight its compact size compared to full-frame equivalents and its value for portrait photography. However, it lacks in-camera focus stacking support and is not compatible with the Olympus 1.4x teleconverter.
Pros
- Stunning bokeh effect
- Sharp at f/1.2
- Compact size for equivalent focal length
- Good value for portrait photography
- Fast and accurate eye autofocus
Cons
- No in-camera focus stacking support
- Not compatible with Olympus 1.4x teleconverter
- Expensive initial price
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)
Scores
Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mm | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 15 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Z Coating Nano | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto Focus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:10★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mm
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 7.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
