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Telephoto Lens Comparison 2022

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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Amazon
Canon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS
Amazon
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR
Amazon
Tamron A011N
Tamron A011N
Amazon
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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
Amazon
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Sony SEL55210
Sony SEL55210
Amazon
Sony SEL70300G
Sony SEL70300G
Amazon
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Focal length
Closest focusing distance
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Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
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AmazonCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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Excellent04/2022

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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
3,5 - 15,7 in
Closest focusing distance
Other
Filter size
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
2,8 x 2,8 x 4,3 in
Weight
13,2 oz
Advantages
  • Autofocus makes taking better pictures easier
  • No blurred images thanks to optical image stabilisation
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AmazonCanon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS
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Excellent12/2021

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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
Filter size
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
2,8 x 2,8 x 4,4 in
Weight
19,2 oz
Advantages
  • Sharp images with autofocus
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AmazonNikon AF-S NIKKOR
Rating
Excellent03/2022

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR
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Manufacturer
Nikon
Suitable lenses
Nikon
Aperture range
Focal length
3,1 - 15,7 in
Closest focusing distance
59,1 in
Other
Filter size
3 in
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
3,8 x 3,8 x 8 in
Weight
52,2 oz
Advantages
  • Has a special Silent Wave Motor
  • Has a high-value nanocrystal coating
  • Sharp images with autofocus
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AmazonTamron A011N
Rating
Excellent03/2022

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Tamron A011N
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Manufacturer
Tamron
Suitable lenses
Nikon, Sony, Canon
Aperture range
Focal length
5,9 - 23,6 in
Closest focusing distance
106,3 in
Other
Filter size
3,7 in
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
4,2 x 4,7 x 10,2 in
Weight
68,8 oz
Advantages
  • Sharp images with autofocus
  • Clear pictures thanks to included lens shade
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AmazonCanon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
Rating
Excellent03/2022

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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
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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
Filter size
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
3,7 x 7,6 in
Weight
54,7 oz
Advantages
  • Easy to use thanks to autofocus
  • No blurred images thanks to optical image stabilisation
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AmazonSony SEL55210
Rating
Excellent03/2022

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Sony SEL55210
Customer rating
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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
Filter size
1,9 in
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
  • Sharp images with autofocus
  • No blurred images thanks to optical image stabilisation
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AmazonSony SEL70300G
Rating
Excellent12/2021

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Sony SEL70300G
Customer rating
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Manufacturer
Sony
Suitable lenses
Sony
Aperture range
Focal length
2,8 - 11,8 in
Closest focusing distance
35,4 in
Other
Filter size
2,8 in
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
3,3 x 5,7 in
Weight
30,1 oz
Advantages
  • Clear pictures thanks to included lens shade
  • Autofocus makes taking better pictures easier
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