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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
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Owners reviews (7)
Overall
Owner since: 2 years
Price:
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.
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price:
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.
Overall
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
Overall
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
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price: $200
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Build quality.
Pros: Price
Summary: PRICE PRICE PRICE Can be bought used @ $175-200
Overall
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
Overall
Owner since: 6 months
Price: 244
User profile: Semipro
Cons: average
Pros: average
Summary: good