1. Canon EF-S 55-250 mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Camera Index Score: 6.9/10
Leading our selection with excellent user ratings: This 55-250mm zoom combines flexible focal range with remarkably compact 375 g.
See all detailsTop 3 highest-rated Canon EF-S lenses optimized for Sports Photography.
| Camera Index Score | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 8.9Specifications 6.0Build Quality 6.0 | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 8.5Specifications 6.2Build Quality 6.0 | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.1Specifications 6.2Build Quality 5.0 |
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| Optical Specifications | |||
| Focal Length | 55-250mm | 18-250mm | 18-200mm |
| Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Features | |||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
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| Min. Focus Distance | 0.85 m | 0.45 m | 0.45 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - | - |
| Physical Specifications | |||
| Weight | 375 g | 630 g | 600 g |
| Length | 111.2 mm | 101 mm | 79 mm |
| Diameter | 70 mm | 79 mm | 102 mm |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
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These 3 Canon EF-S lenses represent the best options for Sports Photography, with an average Camera Index score of 6.8/10. Each has been carefully selected based on optical performance, build quality, and user feedback.
Leading our selection with excellent user ratings: This 55-250mm zoom combines flexible focal range with remarkably compact 375 g.
See all detailsAt balanced 630 g, this lens at position 2 with excellent user ratings delivers solid f/3.5 aperture, paired with fast autofocus and effective stabilization.
See all detailsAt position 3 in our selection with exceptional user ratings: The autofocus and image stabilization enables sharp handheld shooting across the entire 18-200mm range.
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