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Best Telephoto Lenses
Telephoto Lens Comparison 2026
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS
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Tamron AF017C-700
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Sigma 18-250 F3,5-6,3 DC Makro OS
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Sony SEL70300G
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Sony SEL55210
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR
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Manufacturer
Suitable lenses
Aperture range
Focal length
Closest focusing distance
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
Weight
Advantages
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Customer rating
3,882 reviewsAmazon
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Manufacturer
Canon
Suitable lenses
Canon
Aperture range
Focal length
2,2 in
Closest focusing distance
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
2,8 x 2,8 x 4,3 in
Weight
13,2 oz
Advantages
- Easy to use thanks to autofocus
- Features optical image stabilisation
Shipping (Amazon)
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Bestseller
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS
Customer rating
2,341 reviewsAmazon
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Manufacturer
Canon
Suitable lenses
Canon
Aperture range
Focal length
9,8 in
Closest focusing distance
Other
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
Shipping (Amazon)
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Tamron AF017C-700
Customer rating
15,543 reviewsAmazon
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Manufacturer
Tamron
Suitable lenses
Nikon, Canon
Aperture range
Focal length
11,8 in
Closest focusing distance
35,4 in
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
4,1 x 4,1 x 5,3 in
Weight
16,2 oz
Advantages
- Autofocus makes taking better pictures easier
Shipping (Amazon)
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Sigma 18-250 F3,5-6,3 DC Makro OS
Customer rating
2,806 reviewsAmazon
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Manufacturer
Sigma
Suitable lenses
Sigma, Canon, Sony, Pentax, Minolta, Nikon
Aperture range
Focal length
0,7 - 9,8 in
Closest focusing distance
15,7 in
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
2,9 x 2,9 x 3,5 in
Weight
16,6 oz
Advantages
- No blurred images thanks to optical image stabilisation
- Handy lens hood included
- Easy to use thanks to autofocus
Shipping (Amazon)
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Sony SEL70300G
Customer rating
413 reviewsAmazon
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Manufacturer
Sony
Suitable lenses
Sony
Aperture range
Focal length
2,8 - 11,8 in
Closest focusing distance
39,4 in
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
3,3 x 3,3 x 5,7 in
Weight
12,2 oz
Advantages
- Sharp images with autofocus
- Clear pictures thanks to included lens shade
Shipping (Amazon)
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Sony SEL55210
Customer rating
2,799 reviewsAmazon
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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
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
2,5 x 4,3 x 4,3 in
Weight
12,2 oz
Advantages
- Handy lens hood included
- Autofocus makes taking better pictures easier
- Optical image stabilisation ensures images in focus
Shipping (Amazon)
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR
Customer rating
152 reviewsAmazon
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Manufacturer
Nikon
Suitable lenses
Nikon
Aperture range
Focal length
3,1 - 15,7 in
Closest focusing distance
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
3,8 x 3,8 x 8 in
Weight
55,4 oz
Advantages
- Autofocus makes taking better pictures easier
- Has a special nanocrystal coating
- Has a Silent Wave motor
Shipping (Amazon)
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