Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS
What Buyers Say
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)
Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS
Reviewers consistently praise the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens for its stellar image sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality, often calling it a fantastic value compared to pricier OEM alternatives. Many users highlight the internal zoom and solid magnesium construction as standout features. The most common and significant drawback is the lens's heavy weight, which can cause fatigue during extended handheld use. A few users also note a tight zoom ring initially and incompatibility with some filter systems.
Pros
- Exceptional image sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for the money
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Non-removable tripod collar
- Tight zoom ring initially
- No front filter threads
- Limited button customization
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 10★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 1.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 7.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 650 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:5.2★ |
Pros & Cons
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 (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
