Canon
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
 vs
Canon
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Slightly more magnification 1:3.2 (0.3x) vs 1:4 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 55 mm vs 75 mm
Help
 Around 30% better wide angle
Slightly more zoom 4.5x vs 4x
Help
 More than 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Reasons to consider the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 250 mm
Help
 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Learn more about
the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:250 mm
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III:300 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:390 g
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III:476 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:$299.00
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III:$149.95
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:55 mm
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III:75 mm

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$224 - $247
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199
Magnification Has better macro
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Travel lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Has way more large zoom range
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699
Zoom range Much more zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$144
Magnification More magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

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