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- Affordable telephoto zoom lens
- 88-400mm equivalent focal length
- 4-stop image stabilizer with automatic panning detection
- Ultra-low dispersion element and super spectra coatings for crisp, sharp, high-contrast images
- Circular diaphram for smooth, even background blur when emphasising subjects shot against distracting backgrounds
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Zoom lenses are very convenient. The equivalent of two or more fixed focal length lenses in one unit. The maximum aperture of some zoom lenses changes as you alter the focal length, but through-the-lens (TTL) metering takes this into account to give correct exposure.
The compact and affordable EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS offers powerful telephoto performance. Its 4-stop Image Stabilizer with automatic panning detection effectively suppresses blur in low light.
The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS is a telephoto zoom lens combining powerful performance with high image quality. With a focal length equivalent of 88-400mm in 35mm format, it is ideal for photographers seeking an affordable, versatile lens for general-purpose telephoto photography.
To combat the effects of camera shake, the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS incorporates Canon's latest 4-stop compensation Image Stabilizer technology. This allows the use of shutter speeds up to 4 times slower with no perceptible increase in image blur.
Automatic panning detection automatically turns off the Image Stabilizer in either the horizontal or vertical direction when following moving subjects.The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS employs a Canon UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) lens element to suppress the effects of secondary chromatic aberrations - for crisp, sharp, high-contrast images without fringing throughout the zoom range.
Product Description
CANON EF-S 4.0-5.6/55-250 IS USM NAFD
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345 of 347 people found the following review helpful
I have spent years suffering with an old Tamron 28-200mm zoom lens and had got used to crappy results.
I was therefore not expecting much from this budget Canon lens.
It therefore came as a very pleasant surprise when I reviewed the first few dozen photographs I took while testing out the lens's capabilities in relatively poor light (right at the end of the day).
The results are truly amazing. The pictures are pin sharp. I managed to capture pictures of birds in flight where the individual hairs on the feathers are clearly distinguishable.
The build quality is leaps ahead of the poor quality 18-55mm lens that came with my 20D.
At this point I can honestly say I'm a very happy bunny indeed....
I was therefore not expecting much from this budget Canon lens.
It therefore came as a very pleasant surprise when I reviewed the first few dozen photographs I took while testing out the lens's capabilities in relatively poor light (right at the end of the day).
The results are truly amazing. The pictures are pin sharp. I managed to capture pictures of birds in flight where the individual hairs on the feathers are clearly distinguishable.
The build quality is leaps ahead of the poor quality 18-55mm lens that came with my 20D.
At this point I can honestly say I'm a very happy bunny indeed....
143 of 144 people found the following review helpful
This is my third lens for my 550D. The 18-55mm kit lens has done some stellar work and the 50mm 1.4 has been brilliant so why do I need another one?! Well, it's the question of zoom. It's not always practical to get closer to your subject - for instance, you wouldn't want to join a lion in its enclosure would you? Sometimes you want to be discreet and just leave people to their own business. I know how hard it can be trying to photograph my niece and nephew as they have a tendency to hide when the camera is out!
Build quality wise, this lens is along the lines of the 18-55mm kit lens. It is plasticky but quite heavy. The zoom ring is surprisingly very smooth and there's hardly any lens creep.
Now, there's one thing that no one has mentioned in their review - this lens uses a fair bit of power from the camera battery. You can hear it humming virtually all of the time. Of course, considering the number of bits of glass inside the barrel, it does need power to align and focus. Just be prepared to carry a spare battery with you or use the lens sparingly.
In operation, the lens is noisy when focusing but after all, this is a cheap lens but don't let that put you off. The picture quality compensates for the build quality of the lens and the output is very good - in fact, I would hasten to say it is better than the 18-55mm kit lens. Pictures taken in well lit areas will demonstrate how sharp this lens is at 250mm. I was taken back by the results of being able to ascertain the title on a book. The built-in image stabiliser is definitely worth having if you're taking photos at maximum zoom. However, this lens doesn't excel in low light conditions but after all, it isn't really designed to perform in low light unless you use a flashgun.
This is an excellent lens for someone beginning in DSLR territory. You get a lot of lens for not much money but be aware that it is noisy and drains the battery.
Build quality wise, this lens is along the lines of the 18-55mm kit lens. It is plasticky but quite heavy. The zoom ring is surprisingly very smooth and there's hardly any lens creep.
Now, there's one thing that no one has mentioned in their review - this lens uses a fair bit of power from the camera battery. You can hear it humming virtually all of the time. Of course, considering the number of bits of glass inside the barrel, it does need power to align and focus. Just be prepared to carry a spare battery with you or use the lens sparingly.
In operation, the lens is noisy when focusing but after all, this is a cheap lens but don't let that put you off. The picture quality compensates for the build quality of the lens and the output is very good - in fact, I would hasten to say it is better than the 18-55mm kit lens. Pictures taken in well lit areas will demonstrate how sharp this lens is at 250mm. I was taken back by the results of being able to ascertain the title on a book. The built-in image stabiliser is definitely worth having if you're taking photos at maximum zoom. However, this lens doesn't excel in low light conditions but after all, it isn't really designed to perform in low light unless you use a flashgun.
This is an excellent lens for someone beginning in DSLR territory. You get a lot of lens for not much money but be aware that it is noisy and drains the battery.
76 of 77 people found the following review helpful
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I'm by no means a photographer, I bought this lens as part of my first DSLR kit. I'm really very pleased I did though, it offers great picture quality (when attached to my Canon 450d), focus is quick and sharp, the zoom range is pretty decent and starts off where the 450d kit lens leaves off, manual focus is easy and accurate, and the inclusion of image stabilisation is a real winner for a lens in this price bracket.
For a lens at under two hundred pounds you can't really go wrong with this one! For any other DSLR newbies like myself, don't be put off by 250mm seeming quite short, don't forget to multiply that by the focus multiplier of your camera (typically 1.6 for a Canon), making this lens a much more respectable 400mm lens in 35mm equivalent all in the size of a 250mm.
For a lens at under two hundred pounds you can't really go wrong with this one! For any other DSLR newbies like myself, don't be put off by 250mm seeming quite short, don't forget to multiply that by the focus multiplier of your camera (typically 1.6 for a Canon), making this lens a much more respectable 400mm lens in 35mm equivalent all in the size of a 250mm.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Canon EF-S55-250mmf/4-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom AF Lens for Selected...
Very good lens and I am happy with it. I must admit I am not an expert on lenses, but I can say the picture quality is fantastic. This is great value for money.
Published 11 days ago by P. A. Darkwah
cannon ef-s 55-250 telephoto zoom af lens
I purchased this lens to put on my cannon 350d and found to my delight it gives me the pictures I wantwith great quality. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Ruairidh 170
Highly Recommended!!!
A brilliant item, it can zoom in a lot, but you don't get blurry images! The quality is still there, and you can get super results!!!
A must get! Read more
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Published 1 month ago by Daniel Callen
Lens = Happy Chappy.
Well chuffed with it. Pictures were as good as the 18-55. No scratches etc. Very happy :) AF is a tad slow but hey, you don't expect superiority for these prices.
Published 3 months ago by Chris M
I`m Happy. For what it is - it`s 5 stars.
I am happy with this product. Admittedly I am a novice to the Dslr world but when I bought this product I was reluctant in-case it was a situation of you get what you pay for. Read more
Published 3 months ago by scuba stu
Good lens, fantastic for the price
This is the second lens I purchased. Some of my best images have been taken with this lens. The lens is sharp and has great telephoto reach. Read more
Published 5 months ago by D. BREWER
Excellent !!!
The product is excellent and quality of a picture is too good even if you are taking the picture from a long range. Image stablizer is working as expected. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Rajendra Adhikari
good lens
I'm not really an expert on lenses, but I really like this one, been using it for a while now and have had no problems with it what so ever.
Published 6 months ago by hoysey
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 tz AF lens Review
Everything about this product is great does exactly the job it is meant to do at a sound price as well for my Canon 500D camera. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Samtheartman
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Very pleased with this Canon telephoto lens. It does what is says on the tin. Its Light to carry around. Very sharpe pictures and great value for money.
Published 6 months ago by Sue
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