Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
 vs
Canon
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Better telephoto 250 mm vs 200 mm
Help
 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 4.5x vs 3.6x
Help
 Around 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
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
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED:Nikon VR
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:Canon IS
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
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
AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED:335 g
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:390 g
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
55 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED:$246.95
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:$299.00

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$159
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Weight Heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

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-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 More zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 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
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
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 More magnification
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length 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

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