Sigma
18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 55 mm
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 3.1x better wide angle
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Significantly better telephoto 250 mm vs 50 mm
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 5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Sigma OS
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 Less risk of blur
More zoom 4.5x vs 2.8x
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 More than 60% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:3.2 (0.3x) vs 1:4.1 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% 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 Good image stabilization Help
18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma OS
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
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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 - $549
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 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-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 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
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199
Magnification Has better macro
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 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

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$459
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$479
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 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
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef

Travel lens

$299
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 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
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
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

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