Sigma
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k
 vs
Canon
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k
More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:3.2 (0.3x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 60% larger in your photo
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 250 mm
Help
 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k Learn more about
the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Slightly lighter 390 g vs 0.6 kg
Help
 More than 30% lighter
Slightly better wide angle 55 mm vs 70 mm
Help
 More than 20% better wide angle
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
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k:300 mm
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:250 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
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
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k:0.6 kg
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:390 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k:$209.00
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:$299.00
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k:70 mm
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:55 mm

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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k
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

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED

Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED

Wildlife lens

$397
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the SMC DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Pentax-k

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Pentax-k

Wildlife lens

$399
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Pentax-k vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k

Macro lens

$165
Weight Slightly lighter
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Pentax-k vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k
Pentax SMC DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR

Pentax SMC DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR

Wildlife lens

$197
Weight Slightly lighter
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Magnification Less magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the SMC DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Pentax-k

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
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
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

discussion Which do you think is better?

Speech is free, but discussion at LensHero is moderated! Please discuss your opinion of these lenses here, and discuss feedback for LensHero at our support community.

Showing 0 comments
“LensHero will help you cut through the sheer number of lenses out there to find the few you want to read more about”
- LifeHacker
“Finding the right lens on Lenshero is incredibly easy!”
- Revell Photography
“I am in love with LensHero.”
- Shoot from the Belly
“Kind of a little bit in love with LensHero”
- @alicetragedy
“No technical stuff whatsoever, just plain and simple questions complete with examples so that any user can understand”
- Karel Donk, Photographer
“I love that I can pull up different lenses in my price range that will fit my DSLR.”
- Jennifer Sutton
feedback and support | about | blog | privacy and legal
Copyright © 2013 by LensHero, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rebellion Media Technology