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

Better telephoto

300 mm

250 mm

20% more reach, less perspective distortion

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

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

Better image stabilization

Canon IS

Sigma OS

Less risk of blur

Slightly more magnification

1:3.2 (0.3x)

1:3.9 (0.3x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo

Slightly lighter

390 g

0.6 kg

Around 40% lighter

Slightly better wide angle

55 mm

70 mm

More than 20% better wide angle

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Good image stabilization

70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef:	Sigma OS
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:	Canon IS

Good telephoto

70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS 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

Inexpensive

70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef:	$309.00
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:	$299.00

Light weight

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

Good wide-angle

70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS 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

Doesn't have image stabilization

Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS 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 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 DG OS Canon-ef

Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS 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 DG OS 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

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

Wildlife lens

$247

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS 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

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

Macro lens

$199

Has a higher max f/stop

Has better macro

Doesn't have image stabilization

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

Doesn't have image stabilization

Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199

Has a higher max f/stop

Is shorter

Has a significantly longer telephoto lens

Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS 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

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

Wildlife lens

$449

Has a silent focus motor

Slightly heavier

Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587

Has a silent focus motor

Better image stabilization

Narrower aperture

Slightly more expensive

Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397

Has a silent focus motor

Better telephoto

Narrower aperture

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

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

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

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