Canon EF S 55 250mm f 4 0 5 6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Incorporating Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer technology, this Canon 55-250mm telephoto zoom lens captures long distance, low-light shots far better than many comparable lenses, helping you photograph the far-off action of athletes or zoom in for an intimate portrait with a blurred background. The high-zoom-ratio lens is equivalent to a focal length of 88-400mm in the 35mm format (when used on Canon EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses). More significantly, the image stabilizer effect creates an equivalent shutter speed of roughly four stops faster than the same size lens without an image stabilizer. In other words, if the slowest shutter speed you can hold a 250mm lens steadily is normally 1/250th of a second, this Canon lens will let you hand-hold shutter speeds as slow as 1/15th of a second. The lens also boasts a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration to create excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. Delivering an excellent performance at an affordable price for all photographers, the 55-250mm lens carries a one-year warranty.
Specifications
- Focal length: 55-250mm
- Maximum aperture: f/4 to f/5.6
- Lens construction: 12 elements in 10 groups, including one UD-glass element
- Diagonal angle of view: 27 degrees (at 50 feet) to 6 degrees (at 15 feet), with APS-C image sensors
- Focus adjustment: DC motor, gear-driven (front focusing design)
- Closest focusing distance: 3.6 feet (0.31x maximum close-up magnification)
- Filter size: 58mm
- Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 4.3 inches long
- Weight: 13.8 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars I love this lens!
I really needed this lens, because I didn’t want to get a really super expensive zoom lens! The features are great, not the highest quality, but you will pay a lot more for that!
5 Stars Good lens with cheap price!
The image captured is pretty sharp. I don’t have a L lens so I can’t compare to 70-200, however, I don’t use this long range very often, and 55-250 is good enough for me.
3 Stars Canon EF 55-250
I wish I had gotten a stronger lens. I like to get in close and this does not go very far.
4 Stars Canon 55-250mm IS lens
I get excellent pictures and it is easy to use. It would be nice if the F numbers were smaller but I guess it would cost more then. I also have a 75-300 IS lens and it is very heavy so this is nice for hiking.
4 Stars Great product for the perfect price!
I was looking for a perfect zoom lens for my Canon Rebel T1i (500d) that would not break the bank. After readings tons of reviews and comparing/contrasting lenses, I finally decided to get this one! When I tried it out the first time, I was pleased- more pleased than I expected. Even on a cloudy day, the quality was still there! These are a few positives and negatives about this lens:
Positives:
*Good quality, especially on a sunny day!
*Great zoom!
*Quick to put on camera body and start taking photos
*Easy to zoom (almost too easy!)
*Has manual/auto focus
*Not too big or too small
*Has image stabilization
Negatives:
*some grain during cloudy days when you have to bump up the ISO
*Some vignetting on full zoom
*not a fast lens (which means that the F-Stop number is not low enough, which does not allow lots of light in)
*NOT useful (quality-wise) indoors or night time photos
*Sometimes I have to switch between my kit lens and this lens because it starts at 50mm (and I need a wider lens)
*use of plastic to make this lens
It many seem like there are more negatives, but those are just the broad positives. For the money, this lens is perfect. I am very satisfied with it, and glad I bought this one. Like many people, I need a zoom lens to get the job done, not to be PERFECT in every way. What lens is?
If you need a zoom lens, buy this one!
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