Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
84 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Sigma
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
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)
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM0.010score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm0.005score per dollar
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 2.0x better value for money
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
