Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
84 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Macro
Street
Professional
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 117 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:4★ |
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)
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.