Sigma
50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 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
Help
 Less risk of blur
Better telephoto 250 mm vs 200 mm
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 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
More magnification 1:3.2 (0.3x) vs 1:4.5 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Slightly more zoom 4.5x vs 4x
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 More than 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
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
50-200mm f/4-5.6 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
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
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:50 mm
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:55 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:$159.00
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 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

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

Wildlife lens

$169
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
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 Has significantly large zoom range
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 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
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 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
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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
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
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
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$259
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

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

Wildlife lens

$449
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
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

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Length Longer
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS 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
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
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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