Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS vs Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS and Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM |
| Name | Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS | Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM |
| Release Year | 2007 | 2006 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 299 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-SNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 110 cm | 100 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM |
| 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 | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM |
| Construction | 12 elements / 10 groups | 18 elements / 14 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM |
| Focal Length | 55-250 mm | 50-150 mm |
| Zoom Range | 195 mm | 100 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Length | 108 mm | 135 mm |
| Weight | 390 gr | 770 gr |
Other |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-60 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |