Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM and Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II.

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Product
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Name Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 8546B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Release Year 2013 2011
Release Date 2013-08-22
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 299 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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 f/4-5.6 IS STM
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 f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 85 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,29
Aperture
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 12 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings UD element No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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 Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 70 mm
Length 111 mm 108 mm
Weight 375 gr 390 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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-63 ET-60
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A