Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM and Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS.

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Product
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Name Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 7568B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Release Year 2013 2007
Release Date 2013-06-06
MSRP N/A 299 USD
Last known price 399 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Mount Canon EF-M Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 15 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,3
Aperture
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 11 mm
F5,6 at 22 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 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 12 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 aspheric elements No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Focal Length 11-22 mm 55-250 mm
Zoom Range 11 mm 195 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 3 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 61 mm 70 mm
Length 58 mm 108 mm
Weight 220 gr 390 gr
Other
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-60E ET-60
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A