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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom AF Lens for Selected Digital SLR
 
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  • Affordable telephoto zoom lens
  • 88-400mm equivalent focal length
  • 4-stop Image Stabilizer with automatic panning detection
  • UD element and Super Spectra coatings
  • Circular diaphram
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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.

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  • Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4.0-5.6 IS
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    80 of 81 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value, 10 April 2008
    By A. Long - See all my reviews
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    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....
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    71 of 73 people found the following review helpful:
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great beginner zoom lens - it's a boon!, 21 Mar 2008
    By Mr. J. DEBACKER (UK) - See all my reviews
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    It's only very recently that I have progressed from a 4mp compact to a 'proper' camera (Canon EOS 300D) so using manual settings etc is still a steep learning curve for me. It has to be said that with the IS (Image Stabiliser) feature on this lens, taking a clean picture at long zoom is like cutting warm butter!
    To begin with my kit lens is the plastic 18-55mm lens which does the job nicely for a complete novice but it doesn't take long before you want more (push it more!). I invested in a second hand Sigma 28-200mm lens which had trouble speaking to my camera body. Not sure why, but most times I tried to use it I got greeted with "Err 99". Rubbish in the field (although in fairness I hear that sigmas have to be rechipped commonly with canon bodies and I'm told it's not a bad lens), and quite aggravating due to the number of shots I'd miss out on.
    So I figured time to get a general purpose zoom that would take up somewhere where the kit lens leaves off.
    Image then my surprise, when I find that Canon had brought out an IS (image Stabilised) lens that carries on right where the kit lens leaves off!
    It's advertised as being RRP £240 but I got mine on a well known auction site for £140 inclusive of postage, although paid a little bit of import duty when I received it.
    Well, on receival I was impressed that for a plastic mount/general construction it seems fairly sturdy (albeit lightweight).
    As far as the zoom range goes, this one goes to 11! Going from 55-250mm is a boon, and includes a lot of popular ranges. Sure, the lens system doesn't quite have the Nasa like clarity of the L-series glass, but I've got 5 kids to feed and that sort of gear sadly is out of my range for now.
    This lens is an excellent intro to DSLR telephoto I think.

    Granted I'm a novice, but compared to other products I've seen for this kind of money, it gives a superb spec that will give you a fairly decent result.

    To summarise, if you are just venturing into the realm of DSLRs then hey presto! This could be 'just the lens you're looking for' as they say.
    I'd say it's a pretty good bargain and to use an old fashioned addage, "I'd buy THAT for a dollar!".
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    64 of 67 people found the following review helpful:
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Compact Size, 13 Dec 2007
    By S. Bashir (Reading, Berkshire) - See all my reviews
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    Its a shame that Amazon were not quick enough to stock this lens as I needed it, however I will write a few words commenting that having received this lens yesterday I have been playing with it and find the IS=Image Stabilizer functionality truly awesome. There is massive difference in your ability to take a distance shot with the IS switched on and then off.

    The build quality of the lens is nothing amazing although it does hold well under daily use. My existing 56mm filters and hood from other lens transition well to this lens so this was another reason I decided to go for it. This lens is supposed to be lighter and more compact than its bigger brother 70-300mm that was a main reason why I chose this one, for its overall size.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent lens for the price
    This really is a great lens for the price. As an enthusiastic amatuer looking for something to compliment his 18-55mm this is the perfect add on. Read more
    Published 28 days ago by DH Mc Cormack

    1.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't work on some Canon Digital cameras
    I bought this for my Canon 10d - Tried it and it doesn't fit. I thought the "for selected digital cameras" meant for Canon cameras. Read more
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Better than I thought
    Have had the lens for a couple of weeks now and it's been everywhere with me. The quality of the images is superb and the Image Stabiliser really makes up for the extra 50mm you... Read more
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    I just love using this lense. The pictures are fantastic. Sorry I'm not a techie so can't tell you why they are so good - they just are.
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    I'm new to this photography lark and this was my first purchase when it came to an additional lens...and I've not been disappointed. Read more
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    After some time viewing various lenses of this type i decided upon the canon lens. Since using it with my canon 450D i have some truly amazing results, exactly what a magazine... Read more
    Published 3 months ago by Mr. Peter Phillips

    5.0 out of 5 stars I bought one for the wife....
    And she loves it!
    After putting it through its paces, it's probably the best value zoom up to 300mm available for Canon cameras in terms of image quality and features... Read more
    Published 4 months ago by S. Symonds

    5.0 out of 5 stars Much better results than I expected for the money!
    I bought this lens to use with my Eos 350d because it continues to zoom where the kit lens leaves off, plus it was cheap at well under £200 inc delivery. Read more
    Published 4 months ago by John H

    5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Snappy
    So, my SLR is now 4 years old, I know this because it's the same age as my son and the lens that came with the camera was great for taking close ups of little ones so everyone... Read more
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