Canon
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
 vs
Canon
EF 50mm f/1.8 II

vs

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

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
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
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
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
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 EF 50mm f/1.8 II
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
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
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
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
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
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
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
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
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
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
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
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
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
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
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
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
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
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
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
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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
 
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