Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Sigma DC 203101 8-16mm
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 DC 203101 8-16mm
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Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Sigma DC 203101 8-16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 7 |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 239 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
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)
Sigma DC 203101 8-16mm
- Strong optical (77th percentile)
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
