Sony 300mm F2.8 G vs Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 300mm F2.8 G and Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS.
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Product |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Name | Sony 300mm F2.8 G | Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
SKU | SAL300F28G | |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Release Year | 2006 | 2007 |
Release Date | 2006-06-05 | |
MSRP | N/A | 299 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Mount | Sony A | Canon EF-S |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Ultrasonic | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 200 cm | 110 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.18 | |
Aperture |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
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 | No information |
Optics |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Construction | 13 elements / 12 groups | 12 elements / 10 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Focal Length | 300 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
IS |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 122 mm | 70 mm |
Length | 243 mm | 108 mm |
Weight | 2310 gr | 390 gr |
Other |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 42 mm | 58 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0012 | ET-60 |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |