Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
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Details
- Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 55-250mm F/4-5.6
- 12 Elements In 10 Groups, Including One UD-glass Element
- Focus Adjustment: DC Motor, Gear-driven(front Focusing Design)
- Closest Focusing Distance: 3.6 Ft./1.1m
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 (when used on Canon EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses), 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.
Amazon.com Product Description
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
Customer Reviews
“Reasonably Priced Expansion Of Rebel’s Stock Range” 2010-08-10
By James R. Lilly
Works as you would expect, is easy to attach, and was reasonably priced. The image stabilization is great, and necessary.
“Choose the Canon” 2010-08-04
By Just Jane (EAST COAST)
If you are reading review after review, trying to decide between this lens or the Tamron 70-300mm, I say, stop reading and order the Canon. I read hundreds of lens reviews (because I’m just crazy that way) and here’s what happened.
I was looking for a zoom just for hobby purposes. The Tamron costs a little less and has great reviews so I ordered it. I’d used a Sigma 300mm lens in the past with pretty good results, so I had no problem purchasing a third party lens. But, within one week, I returned the Tamron. Almost every shot I took was out of focus. I am a candid photograph taking kind of girl, so using a tripod is not an option. Plus, I never had to use a tripod with my Sigma 300mm so I knew getting a half way decent hand held shot was possible.
In comes the Canon 55-250mm IS. They say it’s the IS that makes the difference, I don’t really know. I just know I get good, clear shots most every time. Walking around my yard snaping birds and lizards. At the beach in the bright, bright sunlight. It’s all good. I was afraid that losing that 50mm would be a big deal but it’s not.
I have not tried this lens in low light. I would not expect to get great results because of the speed and have a much faster lens for that purpose. No, it’s not the heavy dutiest thing I’ve ever felt but it is sufficient for it’s purpose. The picture quality isn’t perfect, but they are certainly good enough for non-professional use. Very good, in fact. And I doubt seriously that anyone would expect perfection from a $200 lens.
I gave it 5 stars because I believe it is a really, really good lens for the money. I bought an open box unit for $175 and could not be more please with my purchase. So glad I gave this one a shot! 
“very nice lens” 2010-08-04
By Musicguy123
I bought this lens about a month ago now. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about it. I brought it with me on a trip to colorado recently, it took amazing pictures. The image stabilizer is a great feature, especially when zooming in far.
“unlucky user experience” 2010-07-26
By Yan Sun (MD, USA)
I bought this lense because I’ve already got the 18-55mm lense when I bought my CANON 450D. When I just got this new lens, I was very excited, but after I put it on, and did some test shots, I was confused. whenever I pressed down the shutter, from the view finder, I first saw a little shake of the lens, then heard the click sound. Then, I tried it a couple of more times, the same thing happened. Then, I took it off and re-installed it again. I thought maybe something didn’t hook up correctly. Unfortunately, still had that little shake when I pressed the shutter. At last, I had to return it to seller. Maybe I’m the only unlucky person? But now, I’m looking for some other lens.
“quick delivery, hans’t tried out yet” 2010-07-26
By C. Yao (Boston USA)
Quick delivery, still havn’t received the camera that was in the same order, therefore hasn’t had a chance to try it out.
