Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
This Sigma telephoto lens is widely praised for its excellent value, offering impressive reach and image quality at a fraction of the cost of comparable lenses. Users highlight its solid build, effective stabilization, and versatility for wildlife and outdoor photography, though many note it is heavy and struggles in low light. The autofocus can be slow and less accurate beyond 400mm, but manual override helps. Overall, it is considered a fantastic budget-friendly option for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Impressive reach (600mm)
- Good image stabilization
- Solid build quality
- Versatile for wildlife and outdoor photography
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Poor low-light performance
- Slow autofocus beyond 400mm
- Zoom ring requires multiple twists
- Tripod collar is small and uncomfortable
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)
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 150 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 25 | 15 |
| Groups | 15 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 0 |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon 1 | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 2.10 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 600 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.9★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (12th percentile)12th %ile
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 (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 7.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
