Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM vs Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM and Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro.

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Product
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Name Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Manufacturer Canon Tokina
SKU 8546B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Release Year 2013 2007
Release Date 2013-08-22
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 299 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Motor Type Stepper motor N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 85 cm 14 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,29
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 9 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings UD element No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Focal Length 55-250 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 195 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 73 mm
Length 111 mm 60 mm
Weight 375 gr 340 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-63 MH522
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A