Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom 24mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
What Buyers Say
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom 24mm
The Tamron 10-24mm lens receives mostly positive feedback for its ultra-wide field of view, sharpness, and value compared to Canon alternatives. Users praise its versatility for landscapes and portraits, though some note autofocus can be slow and noisy. A few negative reviews highlight reliability issues, including a lens that stopped working and warranty problems with third-party sellers. Overall, it is seen as a solid budget-friendly wide-angle option for amateur and semi-pro photographers.
Pros
- Ultra-wide field of view
- Good value for money
- Sharp images
- Solid build quality
- Versatile for landscapes and portraits
Cons
- Slow and noisy autofocus
- Variable aperture
- Reliability issues reported
- Warranty problems with third-party sellers
- Plastic construction
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 AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom 24mm | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 15 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 6★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | LD Aspherical | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/10 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-4.5 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 240 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom 24mm
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
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 (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
