Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
fanshang Viltrox Lens 56mm F1.7 STM (X-Mount)
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)
fanshang Viltrox Lens 56mm F1.7 STM (X-Mount)
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Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | fanshang Viltrox Lens 56mm F1.7 STM (X-Mount) | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | — |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.38 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM + lead screw |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 550 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.11x |
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 (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
fanshang Viltrox Lens 56mm F1.7 STM (X-Mount)
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong aperture (70th percentile)
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
fanshang Viltrox Lens 56mm F1.7 STM (X-Mount) offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
