Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Panasonic Lumix G H-H025K 25mm
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 H-H025K 25mm
The Panasonic LUMIX G 25mm f/1.7 is widely praised as an excellent value prime lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Users highlight its sharpness, fast aperture for low-light and bokeh, lightweight build, and compatibility with both Panasonic and Olympus bodies. A few isolated complaints mention missing accessories or cosmetic defects from specific sellers, but the overwhelming sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast f/1.7 aperture for low light
- Excellent bokeh
- Lightweight and compact
- Good value for money
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- No physical manual focus switch
- Slightly bulky for a prime
- Missing accessories from some sellers
- Cosmetic defects from some sellers
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Panasonic Lumix G H-H025K 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 8 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.38 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Automatic/manual |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 249 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.14x |
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)
Panasonic Lumix G H-H025K 25mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
