Sony
D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
 vs
Canon
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 250 mm
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 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Learn more about
the Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Wider aperture f/4 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Slightly more magnification 1:3.2 (0.3x) vs 1:4 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 55 mm vs 75 mm
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 Around 30% better wide angle
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
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6:300 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
D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6:f/4.5
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS: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
D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6:460 g
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:390 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6:$248.00
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:$299.00
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6:75 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
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is shorter
Max focal length Has a significantly longer telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Sony 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Wildlife lens

$200
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT vs the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha vs the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$144
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Sony-alpha vs the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$898
Zoom range Much more zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$648
Zoom range Much more zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

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
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

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