Tamron SP 150-600mm G2 AFA022S700
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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Tamron SP 150-600mm G2 AFA022S700
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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)
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron SP 150-600mm G2 AFA022S700 | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 150 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 21 | 15 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 0★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | eBAND, BBAR, Fluorine | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 32-40★ | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 2.00 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 2.20 m | 850 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.9★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP 150-600mm G2 AFA022S700
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
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 (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 11.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
