Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM 135mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM 135mm
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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
| Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM 135mm | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 135 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 15 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 0★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sigma SA | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.13 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Hyper Sonic AF Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 875 mm | 850 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM 135mm
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM 135mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
