7Artisans 18mm F5.6 Camera 18mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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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
| 7Artisans 18mm F5.6 Camera 18mm | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 15 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/5.6 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | (function(f) {var _np=(window.P._namespace("DetailPageProductOve | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.38 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 32 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans 18mm F5.6 Camera 18mm
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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 (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans 18mm F5.6 Camera 18mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
