Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro vs Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro and Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM.
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Product |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Name | Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
SKU | SAL100M28 | 8546B002 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Release Year | 2006 | 2013 |
Release Date | 2006-06-05 | 2013-08-22 |
MSRP | 799 USD | N/A |
Last known price | 0 USD | 299 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Mount | Sony A | Canon EF-S |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Screw drive from camera | Stepper motor |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 35 cm | 85 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 1 | 0,29 |
Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
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 | 9 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Construction | 8 elements / 8 groups | 15 elements / 12 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | UD element |
Focal Length |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Focal Length | 100 mm | 55-250 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
195 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 4 stops |
Physical |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 75 mm | 70 mm |
Length | 99 mm | 111 mm |
Weight | 505 gr | 375 gr |
Other |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 58 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | Sony ALC-SH0007 | ET-63 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |