The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS II and the Canon 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Canon EF-S Mount for size comparison purposes.
Super Telephoto Lenses in Canon EF-S Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Canon 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS II and the Canon 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS II and the Canon 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS has the same Canon EF-S lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-S lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
55-250mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0 - F5.6.