Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS vs Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS and Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II.

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Product
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Name Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Release Year 2007 2011
Release Date
MSRP 299 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 110 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Construction 12 elements  /  10 groups 12 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Focal Length 55-250 mm 55-250 mm
Zoom Range 195 mm 195 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 70 mm
Length 108 mm 108 mm
Weight 390 gr 390 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-60 ET-60
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A