Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
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OM System M.Zuiko PRO V335260BW000 25mm
OM System
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
82 out of 100 high confidence 331 reviews
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)
Image quality 45
Autofocus performance 30
Value for money 35
Build quality 20
Image stabilization 18
Sharpness at long end 25
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Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | OM System M.Zuiko PRO V335260BW000 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 19 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Z Coating Nano |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:9.09★ |
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)
OM System M.Zuiko PRO V335260BW000 25mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.