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

Rating 4.5 78 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
photodo
14 years ago

REVIEW: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens Review

This telephoto zoom lens provides an angle of view equivalent to an 88-400mm used on a 35mm camera. This version is an update to the previous Canon 55-250mm IS II lens, adding Canon's new stepping motor technology, which promises smoother, quieter autofocus performance, which is especially suited to...
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J&R
15 years ago

Nice lens, great zoom!

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
  • Strong Construction
Cons:
  • Heavy
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LensTip.com
15 years ago

very value for money telephoto lens. not to good for candid in wedding, because not fast enough, unless picture noise is not a big deal, we can use high ISO. very good match for 18-55is kit. image quality is as the price
Pros:
  • very light, value for money
  • the IS is good enough
  • the autofocus fast enough
Cons:
  • not to sharp, and chromatic aberation is visible at 100% croping (but i am not pixel peeper)
  • not to fast
  • build quality is so so
  • but better than 18-55is
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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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Pop Photo
15 years ago

Lens Test: Canon 55-250mm f/4-5.6 EF-S IS

An 88-400mm equivalent, this is Canon's longest EF-S (digital only) zoom, and roughly the low-cost digital alternative to its 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L full-frame "white" image-stabilized zoom that's so hot with pros.
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staples.com
15 years ago

Love the Lenses!@#@#!@! Price is greatoo

Its great lenses and would recommend for starting out telephotos. I mean It can't compare to an "L" series lenses from canon but sure does the job.
Pros:
  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
  • Lightweight
Cons:
  • Slow Focus
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photo.net
16 years ago

The EF-S 55-250IS is a relatively new lens designed to supplement the EF-S 18-55IS "Kit Lens" for the Digital Rebel line of DSLRs. Like the EF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6 IS, the 55-250/4-5.6 IS uses Canon's new low cost IS system.
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PriceGrabber
16 years ago

Cannon Telephoto Lens 55 -250 IS

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.
Pros:
  • Great Lens
Cons:
  • None
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PriceGrabber
16 years ago

Cannon Telephoto Lens 55 -250 IS

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.
Pros:
  • Great Lens
Cons:
  • None
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Bestbuy
16 years ago

Seems to be a pretty awesome lens so far.

I'm still learning how to fully utilize this lens which came as part of a package deal with the Canon EOS Rebel T3i that I purchased. It seems to be a great little lens for taking quality distance shots. I expect to appreciate it even more as I learn to use it to it's full capacity.
Pros:
  • Still learning how to use this
  • but I have been impressed with the photos I've been able to take while experimenting
Cons:
  • No complaints
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