Sigma
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Much more zoom 13.9x vs 4.5x
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 More than 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 55 mm
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 3.1x better wide angle
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Sigma OS
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 Less risk of blur
Slightly lighter 390 g vs 0.6 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
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 Good image stabilization Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma OS
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:Canon IS
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
250 mm
Zoom range Great zoom Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:13.9x
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:4.5x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:18 mm
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:55 mm
Weight Light weight Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:0.6 kg
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:390 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:$479.00
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
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 - $500
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
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
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
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
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
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
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 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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

Travel lens

$479
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
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
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$648
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$489
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Travel lens

$349
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Travel lens

$399
Weight Slightly lighter
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

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
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
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
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

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