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 |