Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon EF-S 55-250mm vs Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

14specifications compared
3differ
11identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Aperture range (F-F)
- EF-S 55-250mm:1.4 - 5.6
- EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM:4.5 - 6
Maximum aperture number
- EF-S 55-250mm:5.6
- EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM:32
Minimum aperture number
- EF-S 55-250mm:1.4
- EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM:22

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Comparison of EF-S 55-250mm, EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
30 specifications	A Canon EF-S 55-250mm View product	B Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM View product
Lens system3 differ
Component for	SLR	SLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)	15/12	15/12
Lens type	Telephoto lens	Telephoto lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23°
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.4 - 5.6	4.5 - 6
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27 - 6°
Focal length range	55 - 250 mm	55 - 250 mm
Closest focusing distance	0.85 m	0.85 m
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	88 - 400 mm
Image sensor formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	APS-C
Lens mount interface	Canon EF-S	Canon EF-S
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	5.6	32
Minimum aperture numberDiffers	1.4	22
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5
Performanceidentical
AF actuatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	STM
Manual focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum magnificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.29x
CompatibilityKnown for one	Canon EOS 7D	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Diameter	7 cm	7 cm
Filter size	58 mm	58 mm
Length	111.2 mm	111.2 mm
Weight	375 g	375 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	562 g
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	170 mm

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