Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Sigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm
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)
Sigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm
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Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Sigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 18 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | water and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.99 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 165 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:2★ |
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)
Sigma Contemporary 796969 20-200mm
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 5.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
