Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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)
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.53 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | 3 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm★ | 1.40 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.28x |
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 (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
