SSE 420-800mm
SSE
46 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
84 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| SSE 420-800mm | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 420 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 800 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | — | 15 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 0★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Super HD Multi-Coated | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/8.3 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 62 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
SSE 420-800mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average bokeh (28th 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 (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Pricing
SSE 420-800mm0.033score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM0.010score per dollar
SSE 420-800mm offers 3.3x better value for money
SSE 420-800mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
