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differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Significantly better telephoto 250 mm vs 50 mm
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5x more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 4.5x vs 1x
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More than 4.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:3.2 (0.3x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects more than 2x larger in your photo
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 EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Much wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/4
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At its widest, the EF 50mm f/1.8 II captures much more light, 2.3 f-stops
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Slightly lighter 132 g vs 390 g
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3x lighter
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Learn more about
the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$196 - $199

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
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 Has much large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Wildlife lens

$150

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS 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
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Magnification Slightly less magnification
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
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
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

$247

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
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
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$159

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Length Slightly longer
Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289

Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Length Longer
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor

discussion Which do you think is better?

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Sunday (3:15 AM, July 28, 2011)
Canon EF 50mm,1.8 or Canon EF 55-250mm,which one is better for video