Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
84 Overall Score
vs
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
Sony
63 Overall Score
Scores
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Portrait
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 14 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano AR Coating II |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | XD Linear Motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.1x |
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 (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong build (74th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM0.425score per dollar
vs
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm0.037score per dollar
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 11.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
