Lightdow 85F/1.8 85mm
Lightdow
39 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
84 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Lightdow 85F/1.8 85mm | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 15 |
| Groups | 6 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | ultra multi-coating (UMC) | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/85 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Lightdow 85F/1.8 85mm
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %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 (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Pricing
Lightdow 85F/1.8 85mm0.285score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM0.237score per dollar
Lightdow 85F/1.8 85mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
