Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II vs Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II and Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS.
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Product |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Name | Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II | Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Release Year | 2005 | 2007 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | 299 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| 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 | 28 cm | 110 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F5,6 at 55 mm Variable 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 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 12 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Focal Length | 18-55 mm | 55-250 mm |
| Zoom Range | 37 mm | 195 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
IS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 68 mm | 70 mm |
| Length | 66 mm | 108 mm |
| Weight | 190 gr | 390 gr |
Other |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | EW-60C | ET-60 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |