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Canon EF-S 55-250 mm f/4-5.6 IS II

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Manufacturer Canon
Model EF-S 55-250 mm f/4-5.6 IS II
Lens style Telephoto zoom
Focal length 55 - 250 mm
Maximum aperture f/4 - 5.6
Angle of view 27.8 - 6.2 o
Closest focusing distance 1.1 m
Maximum magnification 1:3.2
Minimum aperture 32
Number of diaphragm blades 7
Auto focus type AF
Lens Construction 12 elements / 10 groups
Filter diameter 58 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Canon EF-S
Dimensions 108 x 70 mm
Weight 390 g
Additional information Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) lens element
AF Micro Motor
Canon’s Super Spectra Coatings
Average rating (7 owners reviews)
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3.62 Average
Owners reviews (7)
  1. Jonas
    Jonas 4 September 2016, 02:15
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    IP 189.40.x.x
    Owner since: 2 years
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    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Cheap construction, not really a surprise for such a low-cost lens. Zoom ring is not very smooth. Autofocus misses are higher than you'd like. The front element extends and rotates as you focus. About sharpness... Don't expect miracles from it. At maximum focal lenght, even stopped to f/8 - f/11, it won't be very sharp. Also at maximum focal lenght and max. aperture (250mm f/5.6) there is some slightly annoying vignetting. Image stabilization is a bit noisy.

    Pros: The zoom range is great. You'll reach 400mm (35mm equiv.) in a very small and lightweight lens. Although the image stabilization is noisy, it is very efficient, surprising for the price of the lens. In the middle of the focal range and stopped down it can actually get very sharp in the middle of the image.

    Summary: For amateur use it's not a disaster at all, is very useful yet. However, currently, the STM version is much better, and shoud be your first choice.

  2. vkb
    vkb 13 June 2014, 18:42
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    IP 117.198.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
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    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Not suitable for low light conditions. No lens hood provided.Come on Canon, time you started providing the lens hood along with the lens

    Pros: IS is good,worth the money. Overall performance is good

    Summary: A good lens to own, since Canon is providing it as a part of the package when buying a 600D. Completes the kit.

  3. Sotnas
    Sotnas 11 December 2012, 02:05
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    IP 186.204.x.x
    Owner since: 6 months
    Price: 300,00
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Sarpness / price Decent Macro Performance (but noa a true macro lens) Fast autofocus (comparing to kit lens)

    Pros: Build quality is PLASTIC Rotating focus ring and filter Slow autofocus in comparison with faster L lenses

    Summary: A very good "firslt" telephoto, it's got decent quality and focus speed for its price. Nevertheless, those Pros, familiar with the blazing fast autofocus in the 70-200mm L and their stunning quality, may found this a bad lens

  4. jhhh
    jhhh 21 October 2012, 06:53
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    IP 124.171.x.x
    Owner since: 2 years
    Price: 250
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Low light, rotating front element, build

    Pros: price, focal range, stabilisation

    Summary: great for budgets, otherwise get a 70-300 f/4-5.6, or a 70-200 f/4L

  5. triple
    triple 20 October 2012, 13:50
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    IP 184.160.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
    Price: $200
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Build quality.

    Pros: Price

    Summary: PRICE PRICE PRICE Can be bought used @ $175-200

  6. Giacomo Longo
    Giacomo Longo 16 October 2012, 21:20
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    IP 77.72.x.x
    Owner since: 6 months
    Price: 150€
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Not for low light shots

    Pros: Value for money, range, effective is, best af than 18-55 kit lens

    Summary: Good choice for the moneys

  7. oegazt
    oegazt 20 December 2011, 12:36
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    IP 110.136.x.x
    Owner since: 6 months
    Price: 244
    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: average

    Pros: average

    Summary: good

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