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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM vs Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC

    Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens
    Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
      Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC Lens
      Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC
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      5 editorial reviews
      Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM - Review / Test ReportRead more
      Looking for a Canon 55-250mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.Read more
      A budget-priced tele-zoom lens with built-in image stabilisation.Canon's new EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS is designed specifically for cameras with 'APS-C' sized sensors and combines light weight with a very low price tag for an optically-stabilised lens. On the EOS 400D and 40D cameras we used for our tests, its focal length range is equivalent to 88-400mm on a 35mm camera. It's a fairly slow lens - and this is apparent in the viewfinder when you're shooting.Read more
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      The Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR II ED UMC lens offers faultless optics, and a design that's ideal for videography.Read more
      In-depth review of the Samyang 135mm f/2 on the Sony a7ii. Real world usage and technical analysis. Many full resolution images ...Read more
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STMCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
      Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMCSamyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC
      Lens mountCanon EF-S
      • Canon EF
      • Canon EF-M
      • Four Thirds
      • Fujifilm X
      • Micro Four Thirds
      • Nikon F
      • Pentax K
      • Samsung NX
      • Sony A
      • Sony E

      Image properties

      Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STMCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
      Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMCSamyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC
      Focal length55 - 250< 135

      Aperture

      Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STMCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
      Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMCSamyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC
      Aperture max4-5.62.2
      Number of diaphragm blades79

      Focus

      Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STMCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
      Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMCSamyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC
      Closest focusing distance0.850.80

      Optics

      Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STMCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
      Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMCSamyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC
      ConstructionZoomFixed

      Design

      Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STMCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
      Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMCSamyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STMCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
      Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMCSamyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR ED UMC
      Weight13.23 oz28.92 oz
      Diameter2.76 in3.23 in
      Length4.38 in4.71 in
      Filter size2.28 in3.03 in

      Pros & Cons

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          Cons

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