Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 75mm
What Buyers Say
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)
Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 75mm
The Samyang 75mm f1.8 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and compact lightweight design, making it a favorite for street and everyday photography. Users highlight its excellent value for money, especially at sale prices, though some note minor quirks like focus breathing and occasional autofocus inconsistencies. Overall, it's considered a great alternative to pricier telephoto options, with a few plastic build concerns but nothing that detracts from its performance.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Excellent value for money
- Great for street photography
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Focus breathing wide open
- Occasional autofocus quirks
- Plastic build
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 75mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 75 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 10 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Linear STM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 690 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.13x |
Pros & Cons
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)
Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 75mm
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (27th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
