Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 35mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
What Buyers Say
Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 35mm
This compact wide-angle lens is praised for its sharpness, especially in astrophotography and low-light conditions. Users love its small size and metal build, though some note a rough mounting mechanism. Overall, it delivers excellent image quality for its class.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent sharpness
- Great for astrophotography
- Metal build quality
- Good micro contrast
Cons
- Rough mounting mechanism
- Not a daily lens for everyone
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
| Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 35mm | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 15 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | ZERO Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.38 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | MSC | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.08x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 35mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong optical (69th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 5.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
