Canon EF-S 2044B002 55-250mm
A 55-250mm zoom range paired with a UD glass element in its 12-element optical path minimizes chromatic aberrations at an f/4.0-5.6 variable aperture. Weighing just 531g and sold as a cost-effective renewed model, it delivers a portable telephoto solution that won't strain budgets. This lens is best for entry-level APS-C DSLR users capturing casual daylight wildlife or school sports, where its slow aperture is less of a limitation.
Focal length 55-250mm
Aperture f/4
Mount Canon EF-S
Weight 567 g
lens type telephoto
59 Overall Score
Price $186
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong aperture (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average build (21st percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 55 |
| Focal Length Max | 250 |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 10 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4.0-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EF-S 2044B002 55-250mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55-250mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 16-50mm | 18-135mm | 100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 567 | 590 | 290 | 135 | 326 | 298 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | Dual phase linear motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF-S 2044B002 55-250mm | 53.9 | 64.8 | 20.5 | 14.2 | 58.8 | 66.3 | 91.2 | 92.2 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 75.7 | 92.7 | 45.2 | 74.1 | 77.6 | 0 | 83.3 | 80.6 | 95.3 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87.3 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 84.2 | 80.9 | 33.6 | 64.8 | 36.8 |
Price
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