Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

differences

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

Better telephoto

250 mm

200 mm

Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion

Slightly more magnification

1:3.2 (0.3x)

1:4 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo

Slightly cheaper

$299.00

$699.00

The best price we've seen is $400 cheaper (2.3x less)

Slightly lighter

390 g

0.6 kg

More than 30% lighter

Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Much more zoom

11.1x

4.5x

Around 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Wider aperture

f/3.5

f/4

At its widest, the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops

Better wide angle

18 mm

55 mm

3.1x better wide angle

Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Very good image stabilization
	Canon IS

Great zoom

EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:	4.5x
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:	11.1x

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Good wide-angle

EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:	55 mm
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:	18 mm

Light weight

EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:	390 g
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:	0.6 kg

Inexpensive

EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:	$299.00
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:	$699.00

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

competitors

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

Wildlife lens

$169

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a silent focus motor

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Doesn't have image stabilization

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

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

Travel lens

$499 - $549

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

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

Wildlife lens

$649

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a silent focus motor

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

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

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

Travel lens

$649

Has a silent focus motor

Has significantly large zoom range

Has worse image stabilization

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

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

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

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

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449

Has a silent focus motor

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Has worse image stabilization

Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

Travel lens

$479

Has a silent focus motor

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

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

Wildlife lens

$397

Has a silent focus motor

Better telephoto

Narrower aperture

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

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

Wildlife lens

$247

Has a silent focus motor

Worse telephoto

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

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

Macro lens

$199

More magnification

Better telephoto

No image stabilization

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Has a consant aperture

Has a silent focus motor

Much less zoom

Worse telephoto

Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Travel lens

$349

Has a silent focus motor

Slightly cheaper

Worse image stabilization

Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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Canon
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
vs
Canon
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

differences

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

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS