Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
$299
55-250 mm
autofocus 4.5x zoom lens
f/4-5.6
variable aperture
  • Designed for APS-C Canon EF-S
  • Canon IS Image stabilized

reviewswhat are people saying

"Great price for a relatively powerful lens. Internal stabilization is a must- works wonders!"

"Perfect lens for hand held shooting. Image Stabilizer makes it the perfect choice for shooting at slow shutter speeds."

"Lens is very slow on the focusing... I have been very disappointed with the focusing performance. it feels very cheap, and when you are zooming in and out it feels like the plastic is rubbing."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon 650D.

Canon Rebel T3i
22.9 - 5.1°
horizontal angle of view
89-403.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs other Canon EF-S lenses

Max focal length Telephoto lens Help
250 mm
Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Canon IS

Cons

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs other Canon EF-S lenses

Aperture Narrow aperture Help
f/4
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs other Canon EF-S wildlife lenses

Zoom range Very poor zoom range Help
4.5x

Specifications

General
Min focal length
Help
 55 mm
Max focal length
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 250 mm
above average above average
Zoom range
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 4.5x
above average above average
Magnification
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 1:3.2 (0.3x)

Aperture
Wide minimum
Help
 f/4
below average below average
Wide maximum
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 Unknown
Tele minimum
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 f/5.6
below average below average
Tele maximum
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 Unknown

Features
Auto focus
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 Yes
Focus motor
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 None
below average below average
Image stabilization
Help
 Canon IS
unique unique
Fisheye
Help
 No
Tilt-shift
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 No

Form factor
Lens mount
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 Canon EF-S
Length
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 Unknown
Diameter
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 Unknown
Filter size
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 Unknown
Weight
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 390 g

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
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 22.9°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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 5.1°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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 15.4°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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 3.4°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
Help
 27.4°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
Help
 6.1°
above average above average

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens?

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Avatar for Satyam Joshi Satyam Joshi (4:07 AM, August 01, 2012)
What are the differences between "EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS" and "EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II" ?
 
Avatar for Phil Larson Phil Larson (2:37 AM, December 30, 2010)
I've gotten amazing shots with this 55-250mm on my 550d - or should I say 88 - 400mm. :) The IS pushes it well above its category. I was going shot for shot next to the 70-200mm 2.8L IS and aside from certain colours, the clarity was on par for both lenses.

And this thing is small! I can fit it into my little bag with two primes. How many awesome telephoto lenses can you call portable? Bring it anywhere - you may never know when you'll use it next.
 
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