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Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II

Rating 4.5 78 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
Meijer
15 years ago

ok at best. good for a start

I wished I would have bought a stronget telephoto lens. However it did well in low light when I shot my daughter in her school play.
Pros:
  • Consistent Output
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
  • Lightweight
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Circuit City
12 years ago

Disapointed

The information stated that if used with an eos cannon the zoom would be 85 t0 400mm and it is not I should have gottin the 75 to 350 for a $150.00 half the price and better zoom.
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TigerDirect
12 years ago

Disapointed

The information stated that if used with an eos cannon the zoom would be 85 t0 400mm and it is not I should have gottin the 75 to 350 for a $150.00 half the price and better zoom.
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ABT Electronics
8 years ago

TELEPHOTO LENS WORTH EVERY PENNY

I needed a replacement lens, something affordable but that could help me capture the moments, sometimes from afar. This lens has worked great. The quality of the photos have been great and the value for the price is unmatched.
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amazon.ca
7 years ago

This is a light weight and inexpensive lens which takes very sharp photos at any focal length. Considering the crop factor (1.6) for my Canon T7i camera, it provides an effective telephoto focal length range of 88-400 mm. Excellent! Only downside is that the mount is plastic not metal.
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CNET
17 years ago

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4.0-5.6 IS lens

A lightweight, compact design coupled with its stabilized 400mm-equivalent focal length zoom and affordable price make the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS a versatile lens for entry-level shooters and amateurs on a budget.
Pros:
  • Lightweight and compact
  • affordably priced
  • very usable manual focus capability
  • optical image stabilization for sharper handheld photos at slow shutter speeds
Cons:
  • All-plastic construction, which is less durable than metal
  • sharpness falls off at 250mm where it is likely to see a lot of use
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CNET
11 years ago

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4.0-5.6 IS lens

Available for less than $300, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS is a lightweight, affordable first or second lens to complement your entry-level or midrange digital SLR. With its 400mm-equivalent focal length, you get the reach and angle of view desirable for shooting portraits and sports, or just...
Pros:
  • Lightweight and compact
  • affordably priced
  • very usable manual focus capability
  • optical image stabilization for sharper handheld photos at slow shutter speeds
Cons:
  • All-plastic construction, which is less durable than metal
  • sharpness falls off at 250mm where it is likely to see a lot of use
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CNET
17 years ago

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4.0-5.6 IS lens

Available for AU$449, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS is a lightweight, affordable first or second lens to complement your entry-level or midrange digital SLR. With its 400mm-equivalent focal length, you get the reach and angle of view desirable for shooting portraits and sports, or just to bring...
Pros:
  • Lightweight and compact
  • Affordably priced
  • Very usable manual focus capability
  • Optical image stabilisation for sharper handheld photos at slow shutter speeds
Cons:
  • All-plastic construction
  • which is less durable than metal
  • Sharpness falls off at 250mm where it is likely to see a lot of use
Read more on CNET
photozone.de
17 years ago

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS - Retest @ 15mp / Review

Regarding the recently reviewed EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS I was prepared to receive another el-cheapo plastic lens but, honestly, the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS did surprise me here a bit. Sure, it is not build like a tank but the plastic quality is fairly decent and the tolerances are pretty tight.
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PhotoReview
18 years ago

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Lens

Canon's new EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS is designed specifically for cameras with 'APS-C' sized sensors and combines light weight with a very low price tag for an optically-stabilised lens.
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