Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

Product Description:
Bring your photographic subjects closer with this Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer Telephoto Zoom Lens. It is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology and is compact and light. This high zoom ratio lens is equivalent to a focal length of 88-400mm in the 35mm format (when used on Canon EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses). The image stabilizer effect is equivalent to a shutter speed about 4 stops faster than the same size lens without Image Stabilizer. In other words, if the slowest shutter speed you could formerly hold a 250mm lens steadily was 1/250th of a second, with Canon's 4-stop stabilization correction, you could hand-hold at shutter speeds as slow as 1/15th of a second. It also uses a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. Filter Size - 58mm Max. Diameter - x Length 2.8 in. x 4.3 in./70 x 108mm (maximum lens length) Weight - 13.8 oz./390g Canon 1 year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description:
Incorporating Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology, this Canon 55-250mm telephoto zoom lens 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 (when used on Canon EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses). More significantly, the image stabilizer effect creates an equivalent shutter speed of roughly four stops faster than the same size lens without an image stabilizer. In other words, if the slowest shutter speed you can hold a 250mm lens steadily is normally 1/250th of a second, this Canon lens will let you hand-hold shutter speeds as slow as 1/15th of a second. The lens also boasts a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration to create excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. Delivering an excellent performance at an affordable price for all photographers, the 55-250mm lens carries a one-year warranty.

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

Features:

• Focal Length & Maximum Aperture - 55-250mm f/4-5.6
• Lens Construction - 12 elements in 10 groups, including one UD-glass element
• Diagonal Angle of View - 27 50'- 6 15' (with APS-C image sensors)
• Focus Adjustment - DC motor, gear-driven (front focusing design)
• Closest Focusing Distance - 3.6 ft./1.1m (maximum close-up magnification 0.31x)

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - Exceeded Expectations.
I didn't expect it to be a bad lens, but given the price I certainly didn't expect the quality that I found with this lens. I have shot extensively with the $1800 70-200MM f/2.8 IS and I have to say this lens comes much closer than I thought to its performance. You will be hard pressed to find any difference in sharpness, and I believe the IS on this lens even works better since it is a newer generation of the technology. This lens does have barrel distortion where the 70-200mm has none. It also ... Read More
Rating: - I appreciated having the lens for graduation
I recently purchased this lens for the ability to capture some specific longer shots of my son graduating college.This lens was excellent for my uses. I was able to get the handshake picture from 40 yards away. It was a great day and I was made happier I captured the moments with this lens. I was also happy at the quick turnaround in getting the lens. I was not sure I was going to have the camera for graduation - then once I got it - I needed to capture longer distant pictures to make the camera ... Read More
Rating: - Great Lens, especially for the $$ !!!
I needed a lens to use for my children's sporting events.I had purchased a non-IS lens and the results were poor.This lens, however, provides clear and crisp shots for soccer, t-ball and fast moving lacrosse events.I find the focus to be sufficiently quick.Compact size is very nice too.

In this price range, I would highly recommend this zoom lens.
Rating: - The "IS" is worth it.
If you're looking at this lens then you've probably found out you have 3 choices.You could get this one, get the 75-300mm with no image stabilization (IS), or the 75-300mm USM with IS.

For me the 75-300mm USM with IS was too expensive.I really wanted the IS but I was worried about only getting 250mm worth of zoom.In my opinion, the IS is better than getting the extra 50mm.A friend of mine had the 75-300mm without IS and I couldn't hold it steady at full zoom which resulted in blurry ... Read More
Rating: - Easy to use
I have been using this lens more than any other.It woorks great for both close-ups and telephoto shots. I have been using it with the automatic setting on along with the vibration reduction and the pictures have been great.