A viewer kindly pointed out that when I refer to 'crop sensor cameras' I mean Canon EF-S. There is of course Canon APS-H 'crop sensor cameras' which do not accept EF-S lenses. These are the Canon 1D (Marks I - IV).
@3:23 I wish people would stop saying the lens mount is "plastic" and say what it actually is...polycarbonate, which is pound for pound stronger than steel and has resiliency to return to its original shape if impacted. People hear "plastic" and the alarm bells go off! Excellent review btw. I have the STM version but many years ago started with the original 55-250 IS and even then I was shocked at the IQ.
Thanks for the comment and kind words about the review. You know, you're absolutely right: 'plastic' is like a dogwhistle for bad quality, when in fact the manufacturer would never use a weak material for such an important part of their product. I'll do my best to avoid saying it's 'plastic' and take on your point in future videos. Thank you for taking the time to correct me on this - it will only make my videos better and more accurate. Cheers!
I adapt this lens onto my R6 MKII and it’s a beast! The mirrorless cameras like the STM lenses which I have purchased all of them over the years. I like the STMs for my C100 MKII & 90D. I tried it on my R62 and was pleasantly surprised at how good the STMs looked.
This was the very first lens I bought so many years ago from now, for my T3i. I remember being really excited when I got it. It really is a good lens for it's price, have decent image quality and I really recommend it if you have an apsc camera. Nowadays, I have it in its box because of the crop factor that it does when using it on my RP. I mostly do photography and it kinda annoys me knowing that i'm using just like 10mpx of the sensor, but obviously it's not the lens fault. I don't have a better zoom lens that covers this range, so I will keep it until I can replace it for maybe a 70-200. Good video!
Thanks for sharing your experience and your kind words =) If you're sticking with full frame, the EF 70-200 f4 from Canon is supposed to be just as sharp as this lens and not as hefty as the F2.8 version. Might be worth checking out. The really annoying thing about the Canon RP is that using EF-S lenses means you can only get 4K (w/o Dual Pixel Auto Focus) or 720p with DPAF when it comes to video. If it weren't for that I would have bought that camera in an instant for my livestreaming. Brilliant camera.
@@NaikMedia Yes, the 70-200 f4 is one i've been looking at, but for now i'm keeping the 55-250. The thing you mention about the RP is true, it's really a shame that it's very limited in video, but for someone that do mostly photography like me, it's alright haha.
Excuse my poor manners. Thank you so much for this review. So many of us truly appreciate it. Liked & subscribed 👍🏾. The footage looks amazing and I am inspired by what you said about using what equipment you have. Thank you
Possible use? Close up video of small parts in a cnc lathe at 3000rpm. 250mm is long enough to get the camera away from the spinning parts. Usually with a close up lens. Plastic mount is not really an issue as the lens is mostly always on the camera, so not much wear there. Not a wide enough aperture? I usually throw as much light on the subject as I can muster, to get some depth of field, so usually around F22. Manual focus and aperture settings. My 250D would be pretty hopeless without it. Saw a review that pointed out all sorts of failings, you know all the technical stuff that matters very little. I don't care it works for me!
Those sample video shots were amazing and really sharp tbh. I hope I can get something nice like this. I just ordered this lens from a used place in NYC for 100$ .
I was debating on getting the R7 with the kit lens for an additional $400, however I found this one for $100 used at my local shop and after watching this video think I'll give it a shot! Appreciate the video mate!
1:52 Appreciate you pointing this out! Almost bought a II version, but it apparently had sold minutes after I had noticed it. At $76 though, I don't think I'd have regretted that purchase!
Phew! Close call! I was really annoyed when I did it - the quality just isn’t the same. Not that the II version is a terrible lens and that would have been a bargain, just that this one is so much better :) Really pleased the video helped though - just that makes it worth it! 😎
I have a Sony A6000. With a 7Artisan EF-SE AF Lens adapter for use with a few Canon EF/EF-S lenses i have, including this lens. All lenses The 7Artisan adapter works like any native less on the canon. All AF modes work, including Eye AF. It has a button to switch from Contrast or Phase detect AF. Using This lens is a joy. The sony has an actual Crop factor of 1.54 = 385mm But on the Sony A6000, has a setting for clear image zoom. which adds another x1.5 with no loss of image quality making it a 577mm lens. I paid £90 post off UK bay. 😊
@@NaikMedia The A6000, although being a hybrid AF, with 175 Phase Detect points it is a Contrast Detect sensor, So as you know, especially with older lens AF systems.they can be hit and miss on low contrast subjects. I have no problems with native Sony lenses I have. Cameras with PD sensors would be pretty fast., But saying that, with the 55-250mm IS STM lens, although sometimes, it needs a little help to focus on low contrast subjects, but once locked on AF is instant in all AF modes. I find using AF-C and Zone focus area works perfect. And It's the same in video mode. Once locked on to a moving subject, it stays locked on. BTW I tried the PD mode on the adapter, only AF-S would work. All other modes were greyed out. That's how I knew the A6000 is definitely a contrast detect sensor
Thanks for all the info - really helpful. I would have got another one of the a6xxx series if any of them had usbc power. Native lenses will probably be safer :( I’ll miss my 55-250s
What are you shooting on? Will you be using a tripod? This lens isn’t the steadiest because it’s so light. I’d lean towards the L lens: likely sharper with better IS and weather sealing in case you get caught in some rain. The build quality of L lenses make them a much better investment if you have the budget for it. If the tele lens is your main lens, get a rugged one. I was using this lens as light option in the bag for occasional use.
Mine just came the other day (quickly followed by the 24-105). I haven't had a chance yet to put it through its paces, but I've liked what I've seen from some basic test shots. Obviously, I won't use it on my 1DX Mk III, but I think it'll be a really nice lens for my 7D Mk II, 20D, and even my beloved old 300D.
Comparative lens - I would have thought the most comparable lens would be the Canon EF 75-300mm f4.5-5.6. Lighter and smaller than the 100-400's, affordable. Better reach, but lacking IS.
You’re right. That is probably a more comparable lens. I was going mostly on FF equivalents of the focal length that 55-250 gives on Canon APS-C, so didn’t look at that one as a comparison. Thanks for raising the point though :)
Thank you Teddy! 🙌🏻 glad you enjoyed it. My partner bought the wallpaper at diy.com (GoodHome Loroco Beige & pink Metallic effect Leaves Textured Wallpaper)
Amazing review and video shots, i just got mine today, cant wait it to try with my CANON 90D. What settings and camera did you use on those video shots, as those shot you took were phenomenal!
Thank you for the kind words :) you’re very generous! They’re shot on an R5 C, but I’ve used a 90D before and it’s going to look fabulous with this lens. Settings were 50p/100p on a 25p timeline for slow motion. Always ensure your shutter speed is set to double your frame rate (eg 24p -> 1/48s) for good motion blur, and keep that aperture wide open for shallow depth of field; iso low as possible. Enjoy using the lens and have fun creating!
Depends on your budget and uses, but the cheapest low light lenses tend to be 50mm 1.8, or 1.4. But that would be a 80mm on your camera, which might be too tight.
Only with one of the EF-RF adapters, and even then it will only allow the R's APS-C mode, giving you around 11mp. So it will work with the adapter, but you'll lose some resolution. Not that 11MP is at all shabby!
Only thing I found wrong with this lens is that it falls apart when you put it on a high resolution camera like a 90d or R7. I was using this lens on my 70d and it was fantastic but when I upgraded to a 90d this lens kind of fell apart :(
Most EF lenses fall apart when pixel peeping on these higher resolution crop sensors. For video however it should be good up to 6K. If you want high resolution crop lenses for photos you’ll need to go with Fuji! :)
Thanks for the question Emil. I use a Canon R5 C. Though I've heard the R7 is a great camera for video, with some great tools such as C Log 3 (the colour profile I shot this in) and false colour etc. What will you be using the R7 for?
Thanks Aviator! Glad you enjoyed it! The lens will for on the 200D nicely. I use this lens in combination with 250Ds for live-streaming. A brilliant combination - and those cameras are almost identical. Enjoy!
I’ve never used the Tamron so can’t comment on that, but unless it has better features for your needs or is lighter or has some better features then I’d say go with canon for the more reliable autofocus, longevity and better resale value.
Yes, afaik. You’ll still get 4k video I believe, but your photos will be greatly diminished in resolution. On the R5/R5C using EF-s lenses gives you only 17.5MP photos (‘only’, lol). Do double check with your camera store/canon, as some cameras such as the Eos R and RP actually reduce your video quality too when using EF-S lenses (eg no 50p/60p Full HD on Eos R, and no Full HD at all on the RP!) If R6 is like the R5, then the lens should work just fine for video, and at lower resolution for stills :)
I'm just getting into "real" cameras coming from my smartphone and I think I'm gonna get this one because I can actually afford it and have wanted something longer than the 18-55 my camera came with.
Thanks for commenting :) There are a lot of reasonably priced gems out there: this lens in particular, the 50mm 1.8 stm, 17-55mm 2.8, and the 18-135 STM. I’m using that last one a lot recently and it is *excellent*. Ignore the chart sharpness videos, these EF-S lenses are brilliant in real world usage. I’ve used the 55-250 and 18-135 in numerous ‘professional’ shoots. Clients love the images and don’t care the lens doesn’t have a red ring on it or cost thousands. You can find very reasonably priced and well taken care of samples on eBay etc. Oh, and welcome to the community! Enjoy using your proper camera! 🙌🏻
Hi 👋🏻 how did you measure the sharpness? I just watched a review by Chris Frost who said the opposite, and shown evidence that it’s 1. not sharp at all 2. had very poor bokeh 🤷🏻♂️ …you said it’s “sublime”? I’m stuck now whether to buy it or not 🤯
Mainly from experience using the lens. Bokeh is subjective. Sharpness for this lens is dependent on the resolution of your sensor. Christopher Frost is an excellent lens reviewer and he has 2 reviews on this lens, one with a 20mp APS-C sensor from 9 years ago and the other with a 30mp APS-C sensor from this year (2023). I’d recommend you watch them both, and then decide which better represents the camera you’re shooting on. I use it on cameras with a super35 mode of around 18mp and it looks tack sharp. If you have a 30mp camera it will look soft due to diffraction (as Christopher’s latter video shows. Even L lenses look soft on a 30mp APS-C camera. Check out James Readers R6 vs R7 video.
I’m guessing you were referring to Christopher’s more recent one, so here’s a link to the older video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-N5wZAvUmPUA.htmlsi=yTC8K8eopgYjXw0D
I'm thinking of selling my 18-135mm stm and going for the 55-250mm or 70-300 is usm (the old one with stabilization) Sooo witch one would you recommend? It's for my Canon 80D. Great video btw
Thank you Lexa :) glad you enjoyed it! what kind of photography/video will you be using the lens for? Fraser who I mentioned in the video, actually messaged me to say that the MTF charts of both the lenses you mentioned are very similar as his partner has that one too - so sharpness wise, they’re pretty similar. I guess the main question is whether the extra reach of the 70-300 makes up for its larger size and heavier weight?
@@NaikMedia Well the zoom i would use for landscape, cityscape and maybe moving stuff like cars. But I did hear that the 70-300mm can be soft after 250mm, and that the 50-250mm is pretty sharp. The only thing that i don't like is the plastic mount lol other than that it seems pretty good.
Just realised that he was talking about the 70-300 L lens, not the older version, so the 55-250 STM is going to be much sharper than the older 70-300. Plus, 75mm at the long end is not actually that much of a difference. I’d go for the smaller, sharper lens designed specifically for Super35 cameras like yours (love the 80D btw, brilliant camera). Yes the lens mount is plastic, but unless you’re changing lenses often, in a rush and while focusing on many other things, you should be alright. The metal lens mounts are considered pro because pros change lenses like idiots (I’m a prime example). You just need to make a conscious effort to take care. Let’s face it, if you drop any lens from a height enough to break a plastic mount, you’re probably going to damage something else as well (eg focus motor or IS system) even with a metal mount 🤷♂️ Good luck with the choice. I’m sure you’ll love whichever one you choose :)
@@NaikMedia Thanks I'll probably go for the 55-250mm stm. It will mostly be used for landscape, for other stuff i have a Sigma 17-50mm and 50mm f1.8 so i guess it's a good combo. Also I subscribed so keep up the good work 🔥
That’ll be a great lens combo! A lot of people don’t realise how good a telephoto can be for landscapes, so you can show them how it’s done 🙌🏻 Thanks for subscribing, great to have you here :)
Apologies. It’s not nearly the same quality as the STM version: noisy and slower autofocus, and not as good image quality wise. They go for a similar price second-hand so it’s easy to mistake the two, but the STM is the superior lens.
An accidental oversight. Thank you for the good correction, but I'd politely ask that you take a more pleasant, rather than accusatory, tone in future.
@@NaikMedia i dont read it like accusive and i didnt wrote it accusive, its just factual, if you want to read it accusive, reset yourself. Back to fact: ef-s lenses can be adapted in two ways but none is without breaking the lens or physics. You can either cut the rear part of the lens off to give the mirror space or you can use a macro adapter ring to give that space.
1:21 Yes, you can use it on Full Frame EF cameras if to replace lens bayonet, which is easy thing to do and to add x1.4 Kenko Teleconverter. Canon 55-250 (STM) vs Canon 100-400 (II), Kenko x1.4 Teleconverter for FF camera. Real life samples. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-knHz7cZVBtU.html
