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

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS captures long distance, low-light shots far better than many comparable lenses, helping you photograph the far-off action of athletes or zoom in for an intimate portrait with a blurred background. The high-zoom-ratio lens is equivalent to a focal length of 88-400mm in the 35mm format. The image stabilizer effect creates an equivalent shutter speed of roughly four stops faster than the same size lens without an image stabilizer. The lens also features a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration to create excellent image quality throughout the zoom range.

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

CNET reviews the Canon EF-S 55-250mm and writes;
“The bottom line: 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.”
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PopPhoto reviews the Canon EF-S 55-250mm and writes;
“A bit heavier and longer than the non-IS 55-200mm that it replaces, this lens is still compact enough to throw no shadow at any focal length when used with the Rebel XTi’s built-in flash.. A natural for globe-trotting vacationers and soccer parents, this is the obvious second lens for Canon EOS 40D and Rebel XSi owners… And you can’t beat that price..”
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SLRGear reviews the Canon EF-S 55-250mm and writes;
“The 55-250mm ƒ/4-5.6 is impressively sharp for a ”kit” lens, even when set to its widest apertures. The sharpest performance for this sample is available in the mid-range, when set to 100mm and ƒ/8, where it is tack-sharp from corner to corner.”
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Photozone reviews the Canon EF-S 55-250mm and writes;
“The AF speed is pretty good and the noise level during operations remains on a very low level. Unfortunately the test camera (EOS 350D) didn’t really like the lens. At 55mm it had big troubles to lock on reliably and in the field things weren’t all that convincing beyond either. This aspect is much better on an 40D or 400D though. “
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BeyondMegapixels reviews the Canon EF-S 55-250mm and writes;
“So was it worth the three months of waiting? Yes it was. This is one of those times that you will actually get more than your money’s worth. The lens doesn’t disappoint, and it certainly won’t be leaving my camera anytime soon.”
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PhotoReview.au reviews the Canon EF-S 55-250mm and writes;
“Vignetting (edge darkening) was noticeable at the widest apertures and became particularly obvious at the 250mm setting. However, stopping down by two to four stops effectively subdued most of the effect. We found a fair amount of barrel distortion at the 55mm setting”
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TheDigitalPicture reviews the Canon EF-S 55-250mm and writes;
“The 55-250 delivers better image sharpness at 250mm than the 70-300 does at 300mm. The 70-300 shows less vignetting wide open on a 1.6x body. The 70-300 has less distortion over most of its focal length range… My recommendation is to get the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens over the 55-250.”
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FM Users reviews the Canon EF-S 55-250mm and writes;
“So far I have had this lens for less than 1 month, but the pictures I’m getting are a lot better than my 28-135 IS kit lens ! I have sent my 28-135 IS in to Canon in Calif. once and once to New Jersey. And still, straight out of the box the 55-250 IS out performs the 28-135 IS in speed, focusing, color, contrast, smoother zoom ring turn, just everything is better !”
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Sample Images

- Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Sample Images @ TheDigitalPicture
- Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Sample Images @ Flickr
- Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Sample Images @ PopPhoto

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

Specifications

* Focal length: 55-250mm
* Maximum aperture: f/4 to f/5.6
* Lens construction: 12 elements in 10 groups, including one UD-glass element
* Diagonal angle of view: 27 degrees (at 50 feet) to 6 degrees (at 15 feet), with APS-C image sensors
* Focus adjustment: DC motor, gear-driven (front focusing design)
* Closest focusing distance: 3.6 feet (0.31x maximum close-up magnification)
* Filter size: 58mm
* Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 4.3 inches long
* Weight: 13.8 ounces
* Warranty: 1 year

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