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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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4.3 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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36
4.1 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
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50 %
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22 %
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4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
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Full Comparison

General

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USMCanon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 ISCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Lens typeNormal
  • Telephoto
  • Normal
Lens mountCanon EFCanon EF-S

Image properties

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USMCanon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 ISCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Max Format size
Full-frame
APS-C
Focal length< 10055 - 250
Maximum magnification1.0 x0.31 x
Image stabilisationnoyes

Aperture

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USMCanon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 ISCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Aperture max2.84-5.6
Aperture min3222-32
Aperture ringnono
Number of diaphragm blades87

Focus

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USMCanon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 ISCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Focus methodInternalExtending front
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor typeRing Type UltrasonicMicromotor
Full-time Manual focusingyesno
Closest focusing distance0.311.1
Distance scaleyesno
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyesno

Optics

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USMCanon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 ISCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Elements1212
Groups810

Design

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USMCanon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 ISCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Colour of productBlackBlack
Body materials
  • Plastic
  • Metal
Plastic
Optional accessoriesSoft Case LP1219Soft Case LP1019
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliedyesno
Sealingnono

Dimensions

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USMCanon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 ISCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Weight20.46 oz13.76 oz
Diameter4.69 in2.76 in
Length3.11 in4.25 in
Filter size3.11 in2.28 in

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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