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

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

More magnification

1:2 (0.5x)

1:3.2 (0.3x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 60% larger in your photo

Better telephoto

300 mm

250 mm

20% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Image stabilization

Canon IS

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Slightly lighter

390 g

0.6 kg

More than 30% lighter

Slightly better wide angle

55 mm

70 mm

More than 20% better wide angle

Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Good telephoto

70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef:	300 mm
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:	250 mm

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Very narrow widest aperture size
	f/4

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Light weight

70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef:	0.6 kg
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:	390 g

Inexpensive

70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef:	$199.00
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:	$299.00

Good wide-angle

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

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

Wildlife lens

$169

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro 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

Travel lens

$499 - $549

Has significantly large zoom range

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro 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

Wildlife lens

$649

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro 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 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397

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-M DG Macro Canon-ef

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

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Wildlife lens

$150

Has a higher max f/stop

Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro 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

Wildlife lens

$309

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro 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

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$224 - $247

Has a silent focus motor

Worse telephoto

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

Travel lens

$699

Much more zoom

Wider aperture

Worse telephoto

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

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

Wildlife lens

$159

Has a silent focus motor

Worse image stabilization

Worse telephoto

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

discussion Which do you think is better?

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Ratheesh Kannan

(0:51 PM, August 02, 2011)

Good comparison but still confused towards choosing between

Sigma70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef
vs
CanonEF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS