Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
84 Overall Score
vs
Sony G Master SEL2870GM 28-70mm
Sony
62 Overall Score
Scores
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Professional
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Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Sony G Master SEL2870GM 28-70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano AR Coating II |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.92 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 86 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | XD linear motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 380 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.23x |
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 (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Sony G Master SEL2870GM 28-70mm
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM0.237score per dollar
vs
Sony G Master SEL2870GM 28-70mm0.016score per dollar
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 14.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
