55mm to 250mm - f/4 to 5.6 - MPN: 2044B002 See Product Details
Description
This telephoto zoom lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining compactness and lightness, in response to demands of photographers. This high zoom ratio lens is equivalent to a focal length of 88-400mm in the 35mm format , and the image stabilizer effect equivalent to a shutter speed about 4 stops faster than the same size lens without Image Stabilizer. In other words, if the slowest shutter speed you could formerly hold a 250mm lens steadily was 1/250th of a second, with Canon's 4-stop stabilization correction, you could hand-hold at shutter speeds as slow as 1/15th of a second. It also uses a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. This new EF-S telephoto lens with great features delivers excellent performance at an affordable price for all photographers.
Quick Glance
Camera Mount: Canon EOS SLR Cameras
Lens Type: Telephoto Zoom Lens
Max Focal Length: 250 mm
Max Aperture: f/ 4 (Wide), f/ 5.6 (Tele)
Summary
Product Title: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens
Manufacturer: Canon
Lowest Price: $169.00
Power Score: 4.3 | 9 Reviews
Usage Information
Compatible Camera Mount: Canon EOS SLR Cameras
Lens Type: Telephoto Zoom Lens
Optics
Min Focal Length: 55 mm
Max Focal Length: 250 mm
Max Aperture: f/ 4 (Wide), f/ 5.6 (Tele)
Min Focus Distance: 43.31"
Filter Size Supported: 58 mm
Image Stabilization: Optical
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 4.30" Length x 2.80" Diameter
Diameter: 2.8 in
Length: 4.3 in
Weight: 13.80 oz
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Lens Construction: 12 Elements in 10 Groups
Strengths: IS, image quality, good range, light, price
Weakness: AF, Small aperture, cheap construction
Overall, I'm very satisfied with this lens considering of its price range. It is very useful on a 1.6x body and I'm using it even more often than my standard zoom lens now. Highly recommanded!
Strengths: Cheap, light, small, good range
Weakness: Cheap construction, slightly soft
Only 2 weeks usage, but I am generally pleased with the lens. It's not great, but it is a budget level lens, so expectations should not be high. Considered the 70-300IS also, but at 2x cost, did not think it was worth it, and prefer to have 55 on the short end rather than 70. Recommended, for what it is.
Strengths: Fast Delivery !!! (2 days !) Amazing Customer Service !!!
Weakness: NONE !!!
I couldnt believe how fast I got my order in my mailbox! They called me to inform that they sent the product at first and then they updated me with an e-mail so I can track my package online. Perfect!
Strengths: IS, image quality, good range, light, price
Weakness: AF, Small aperture, cheap construction
:Overall, I'm very satisfied with this lens considering of its price range. It is very useful on a 1.6x body and I'm using it even more often than my standard zoom lens now. Highly recommanded!
Strengths: Great Lens
Weakness: None
Lens works great, I already had a 18 - 55 mm, this is a good companion. Because I have to change lens quite often, I considered other options that covered the 18 to 300 mm range, but they were to expensive.
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The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS is a compact and light telephoto zoom lens featuring a wide focal range that accommodates many situations, including portraits, sports, landscapes, etc. Due to its ES-F configuration, the unit is only compatible with Canon APS-C/1.6x FOVCF bodies. Critics have noted the unit’s bad build, in that the lens mount is plastic, and the focus ring is not all that...
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Bestcovery experts have rated the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens as the Best Budget Telephoto Zoom Lens. This product has also been rated as a best pick for the Best General Purpose and Travel Lens for Canon SLR Cameras and Best Budget Canon Telephoto Lens. Bestcovery's experts recommend the best products and services for a particular need based on extensive research and...
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Good low-cost telephoto choice. IS is great.
Strengths: Image Stabilization. Low price. Decent build.
Weakness: Slow AF. Small aperture. EF-S only mount.
The No. 1 reason to buy this lens is image stabilization. I wouldn't buy any telephoto lens without IS nowadays. Compare any two pictures taken at 250mm and 1/15s, with and without IS, and you can tell the difference easily even on the tiny camera LCD. The No. 2 reason is price. If you are not planning to upgrade to a full-frame camera soon, this is one of the most affordable telephoto lenses...
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