Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Elmarit H-ES200 200mm
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)
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Elmarit H-ES200 200mm
The product received mixed feedback, with a negative review indicating it underperformed compared to the Olympus 100-400 zoom even with a converter. Q&A responses clarify compatibility issues with Leica M bodies and limitations of O.I.S., while noting that teleconverters generally do not affect minimum focus distance or infinity focus.
Pros
- Teleconverter included
- Tripod mount included
- Lens hood included
- Compatible with Panasonic teleconverters
Cons
- Poor performance compared to Olympus 100-400
- No aperture ring
- Compatibility issues with Leica M bodies
- Stabilization not a tripod replacement
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Elmarit H-ES200 200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 200 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 15 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.99 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Triple sistema de motor lineal |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm★ | 1.15 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.2x |
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 (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Elmarit H-ES200 200mm
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 11.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
