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Telephoto Lens Comparison 2023

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS
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Sony SEL55210
Sony SEL55210
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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
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Sony SEL70200GM
Sony SEL70200GM
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Sony SEL70300G
Sony SEL70300G
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Tamron AFA022N700
Tamron AFA022N700
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Amazon Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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Manufacturer
Canon
Suitable lenses
Canon
Aperture range
Focal length
2,2 in
Closest focusing distance
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
2,8 x 2,8 x 4,3 in
Weight
13,2 oz
Advantages
  • Easy to use thanks to autofocus
  • No blurred images thanks to optical image stabilisation
Amazon Canon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS
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Manufacturer
Canon
Suitable lenses
Canon
Aperture range
Focal length
9,8 in
Closest focusing distance
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
2,8 x 2,8 x 4,4 in
Weight
19,2 oz
Advantages
  • Autofocus makes taking better pictures easier
Amazon Sony SEL55210
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Sony SEL55210
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Manufacturer
Sony
Suitable lenses
Sony
Aperture range
Focal length
2,2 - 8,3 in
Closest focusing distance
39,4 in
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
2,5 x 4,3 x 4,3 in
Weight
12,2 oz
Advantages
  • Works with a lens hood
  • Autofocus makes taking better pictures easier
Amazon Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
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amazon 319 ratings
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Manufacturer
Canon
Suitable lenses
Canon
Aperture range
Focal length
3,9 - 15,7 in
Closest focusing distance
39,4 in
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
3,7 x 7,6 in
Weight
57,8 oz
Advantages
  • Sharp images with autofocus
  • No blurred images thanks to optical image stabilisation
Amazon Sony SEL70200GM
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Sony SEL70200GM
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amazon 191 ratings
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Manufacturer
Sony
Suitable lenses
Sony
Aperture range
Focal length
2,8 - 7,9 in
Closest focusing distance
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
3,5 x 7,9 in
Weight
52,2 oz
Advantages
  • Autofocus makes taking better pictures easier
  • No blurred images thanks to optical image stabilisation
  • Handy lens hood included
Amazon Sony SEL70300G
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Sony SEL70300G
Customer rating
amazon 422 ratings
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Manufacturer
Sony
Suitable lenses
Sony
Aperture range
Focal length
2,8 - 11,8 in
Closest focusing distance
39,4 in
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
3,3 x 3,3 x 5,7 in
Weight
12,2 oz
Advantages
  • Easy to use thanks to autofocus
  • Works with a lens hood