Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
84 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
Yongnuo
62 Overall Score
Scores
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Portrait
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Professional
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Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano-multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Digital Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 300 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)
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM0.425score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm0.250score per dollar
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
