Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 is STM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Renewed)
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Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | 55-250 millimeters |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF-S |
Camera Lens Description | 7 |
About this item
- Focal length and maximum aperture: 55-250mm 1:4-5.6
- Lens construction: 15 elements in 12 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 27 Degree 50 ft. - 6 Degree 15 ft.
- Rear focus system, Closest focusing distance: 0.85m/2.8 ft.
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Auto focus | 4.7 | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Image stabilization | 4.7 | — | 4.4 | — | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Picture quality | 4.7 | — | — | 4.6 | 4.7 | — |
Sold By | TEKlinq | U.S.Refurbs | Digital Village | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | 6ave |
lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Macro | Telephoto | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Canon EF-S | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon RF | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
lens design | Prime | Zoom | Zoom | Prime | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | manual only | Micromotor | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Stepper motor | Micromotor |
minimum focal length | 55 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 75 millimeters | 50 millimeters | — | 55 millimeters |
max focal length | 250 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 50 millimeters | — | 250 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 250 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 250 millimeters | 250 millimeters |
model name | 8546B002 | 509101-cr | 6473A003-CR | CNRF50F18STM | 8546B002 | 2044B002 |
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Product Dimensions | 4.4 x 2.8 x 2.8 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.05 pounds |
ASIN | B010FAU86K |
Item model number | 8546B002 |
Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,037 in Amazon Renewed (See Top 100 in Amazon Renewed) #171 in Renewed Camera & Photo #243 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 8, 2016 |
Manufacturer | Canon |
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Canon EF-S lens mount 88-400mm (35mm equivalent) ultra-low dispersion element optical image Stabilizer STM AF stepping motor optimized lens coating full-time manual focus control non-rotating front element & rear focus seven blade Circular diaphragm minimum focus distance: 2.8'
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Customers like the performance, quality and value of the camera lenses. For example, they mention that it works well, takes great photos and that the autofocus is quick. They appreciate the image stabilization, saying that it's very effective. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is a good lens for amateur photographers, has surprisingly great quality for lightweight unassuming, and is able to produce sharp images. They also say that it's an ideal lens for shooting video, with no defects.
"...refurbished lens, Canon did an outstanding job turning out a very high quality product that you will be pleased to use...." Read more
"...The lens itself had no visible defects and was in fine condition, but it didn't have that brand-new unhandled sheen and smell that you sometimes..." Read more
"...It's very quiet as opposed to USM lenses. This makes it an ideal lens for shooting video. The image stabilization works well!...." Read more
"...Very nice lens." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the camera lens. They say that it is a perfect budget mid-range zoom lens with awesome image quality for the price.
"...Best part, the price was right.What I like:*..." Read more
"...This was a fantastic value though. This lens is very sharp and produces image quality much higher than I would expect at its price point...." Read more
"...I have to say that this is a much better price at $169 than $299 at best buy!So what is this lens?..." Read more
"...Overall, I still like the lens and it is priced very cheaply, but maybe not a lens for the beginners in photography...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens. They mention that the AF and IS both perform well, the features work flawlessly, and the results are impeccable. Some say that the lens works perfectly on their Canon SL1 and 7D, and that it has absolutely no scratches or signs of wear.
"...Not the greatest, but something additional to see. This lens works great, but the auto focus didn't work well on the Sun picture...." Read more
"...The image stabilization is very strong and effective in this lens...." Read more
"This renewed (refurbished) lens arrived in good shape and is working well so far with no defects...." Read more
"Looks new and works like new. Took this pic to test it out and I'm happy with it." Read more
Customers like the focus of the camera lens. They say it focuses on objects or people really fast. They also appreciate the quick autofocus and the ability to quickly focus manually. Some say the front lens element does not rotate like other lenses. Overall, most are happy with the focus and functionality of the lens.
"...Focus on my T5 was quick and silent* Front lens element does NOT rotate like other older Canon EF or EF-S lenses*..." Read more
"...This was a fantastic value though. This lens is very sharp and produces image quality much higher than I would expect at its price point...." Read more
"...as you have more control on the lighting conditions and it can gain better focus...." Read more
"...lens worked wonders of NO sound while focusing and it is very quick to refocus on anything!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it takes great photos, is precise, and sharp. They also say that it is able to take high-quality shots, and that the AF and IS work well. Customers also say the lens is a great choice for nature photographers, and produces outstanding images in good lighting.
"...Notice the lettering on the rear tire. Crisp results from this refurb lens." Read more
"...This was a fantastic value though. This lens is very sharp and produces image quality much higher than I would expect at its price point...." Read more
"...My photos turned out so well I didn’t even need to edit. I also loved the used price point, which made this lens doable for me!" Read more
"...The autofocus is totally silent and fast. It's capable of very sharp pictures and compared to my original 18-135 kit lens is in a totally..." Read more
Customers find the image stabilization of the lens very effective and handy. They say the video stabilization is a beauty and the lens is able to correct their own shaky-camera style. Overall, customers describe it as a good all-around lens.
"...Given the quality of image and stabilization I would choose this over the Canon 75-300mm for APS-C cameras..." Read more
"...This makes it an ideal lens for shooting video. The image stabilization works well!...." Read more
"...The image stabilization works well so far, even at 255mm, if I use the camera strap, my elbows & make a kind of human tripod...." Read more
"...the 75-300 mm lens but, I’ve heard this lens is better and the image stabilization (which is NOT on the 300mm) helps a great deal...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the refurbished lens. They say it looks like new, is in very good condition, and is an excellent product for refurbished devices. Some customers also mention that the lens is a great upgrade.
"...I also bought the refurbished lens and I’ve had 0 problems and it looks brand new...." Read more
"...I'm glad I'm a risk taker, this lens really looks brand new, I'm very amazed and overwhelmed with happiness...." Read more
"Nice refurbished lens...." Read more
"...Even some motion shot were impressively clear to me. The lens looks brand new and in very good condition...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the camera lens. They say it's lightweight, not heavy, and the main lens they use.
"...Lightweight, 58 MM lens/filter opening*..." Read more
"...Is a great, light lens and ended up being the main lens I used. Autofocus was a bit odd sometimes, but worked just fine, as did the IS...." Read more
"...but the optical results from such an inexpensive and lightweight lens are very impressive. The Image Stabilization works quite well, too...." Read more
"...It's quite a heavy lens compared to other ones that I have so it is not something you are going to want to carry around on your neck for a long time...." Read more
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I also missed image stabilization, especially at longer telephoto zoom lengths, like I had on my old FujiFilm S100FS. Full zoom, no problem!
Came across this lens on Amazon couple days ago. I'm getting ready for a quick cross country drive and I wanted this lens to replace my EF 75-300mm lens on this trip. Best part, the price was right.
What I like:
* Right off the bat -- a true Canon USA Certified Refurbished lens was in the box
* USA warranty by Canon -- one (1) year from date of purchase
* Registered this lens on Canon USA website -- serial number took and registered it to my Canon USA account
* The overlay sticker on the box - certified refurbished - New (whatever that means?)
* Sticker underneath was a factory Canon refurb sticker with both Canon barcodes
* Enclosed was Canon refurb warranty paperwork disclosing the limited one (1) year Canon USA refurb warranty
* When I opened the package, the contents had that new product smell
* The lens was in absolutely perfect condition
* Shipped in a Canon refurb brown (not white) box like other Canon lenses I purchased -- no damage to the outside of the box
* Focus on my T5 was quick and silent
* Front lens element does NOT rotate like other older Canon EF or EF-S lenses
* Lightweight, 58 MM lens/filter opening
* Made for a crop frame (APS-C sensor) Canon camera body (will not work on a full frame Canon camera)
I have some doubts:
* Plastic mounting flange between body and lens -- be carefull mounting it
* Plastic body -- not weather sealed
* It is not "L" lens quality, but for the price
Too short of time to see how this lens will truly perform, but my quick test shots show that this lens at full zoom (250MM on the lens scale), inside the house with a 6/10th second @ f5.6 exposure came across great. There is some softness around my wall clock lettering, but nothing like my old EF 75-300mm lens that blurred the picture like a leaf blowing in the wind. Both were handheld shots. My test will come in a week or so. I will supplement my review after I have more field time with this lens.
So far, so good. Stay tuned.
*******
5/04/2017 - Update
I have had some time to use this lens, not as much as I thought I would, but still. Posting several pics for your consideration. One of the sun at full zoom (f5.6 @ 800 ISO for 1/80th sec.). Snipped a 100% crop to bring in what detail I could. The other was of the moon setting just after sunrise on Donners Pass in Truckee, CA. All were RAW pics post processed in DxO Optics Pro 9.5.2.
Not the greatest, but something additional to see. This lens works great, but the auto focus didn't work well on the Sun picture. That was manually focused and manual focus works far better on this lens than my old Fujifilm S100FS ever did.
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04/29/2018 - Update
It took long enough for me to post some additional pictures. I have not used this lens as much as I thought I would have. That being said, I dusted this lens off yesterday morning to shoot the April 2018 Mt. Charleston Marathon in N/W Las Vegas, NV.
This refurb lens performed flawlessly throughout the entire shoot!
The pictures I shot came out as expected. I performed no cropping, sharpening or noise reduction functions to any of these sample photos. All pictures were shot in RAW (CR2) format and post processed in DxO Optics Pro 9.5.2 only to taste.
Further, the photo compression used by Amazon does NOT do these photographs any justice. I picked some finer detail objects to share with you regarding sharpness of this lens. IE: The box picture -- the labeling on my full size picture is clear and crisp, unlike the photo displayed on this site. Not the lens or my fault, just Amazon picture compression at work here.
For a refurbished lens, Canon did an outstanding job turning out a very high quality product that you will be pleased to use. If you are skeptical about buying refurbished products -- don't be from Canon. Actual Canon refurbished products perform exactly like new products and Canon stands behind that product with a full one (1) year manufacturers warranty.
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10/27/2018 - Update
I had another opportunity to use this lens this past week. Visited the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on the west side of Las Vegas. While in the parking lot, a number of gray ground squirrels were running under an SUV. Took a couple shots. I attach them for your review.
At just about 100 feet away, under the SUV in deep shadows, you can see them . Notice the lettering on the rear tire. Crisp results from this refurb lens.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2017
I also missed image stabilization, especially at longer telephoto zoom lengths, like I had on my old FujiFilm S100FS. Full zoom, no problem!
Came across this lens on Amazon couple days ago. I'm getting ready for a quick cross country drive and I wanted this lens to replace my EF 75-300mm lens on this trip. Best part, the price was right.
What I like:
* Right off the bat -- a true Canon USA Certified Refurbished lens was in the box
* USA warranty by Canon -- one (1) year from date of purchase
* Registered this lens on Canon USA website -- serial number took and registered it to my Canon USA account
* The overlay sticker on the box - certified refurbished - New (whatever that means?)
* Sticker underneath was a factory Canon refurb sticker with both Canon barcodes
* Enclosed was Canon refurb warranty paperwork disclosing the limited one (1) year Canon USA refurb warranty
* When I opened the package, the contents had that new product smell
* The lens was in absolutely perfect condition
* Shipped in a Canon refurb brown (not white) box like other Canon lenses I purchased -- no damage to the outside of the box
* Focus on my T5 was quick and silent
* Front lens element does NOT rotate like other older Canon EF or EF-S lenses
* Lightweight, 58 MM lens/filter opening
* Made for a crop frame (APS-C sensor) Canon camera body (will not work on a full frame Canon camera)
I have some doubts:
* Plastic mounting flange between body and lens -- be carefull mounting it
* Plastic body -- not weather sealed
* It is not "L" lens quality, but for the price
Too short of time to see how this lens will truly perform, but my quick test shots show that this lens at full zoom (250MM on the lens scale), inside the house with a 6/10th second @ f5.6 exposure came across great. There is some softness around my wall clock lettering, but nothing like my old EF 75-300mm lens that blurred the picture like a leaf blowing in the wind. Both were handheld shots. My test will come in a week or so. I will supplement my review after I have more field time with this lens.
So far, so good. Stay tuned.
*******
5/04/2017 - Update
I have had some time to use this lens, not as much as I thought I would, but still. Posting several pics for your consideration. One of the sun at full zoom (f5.6 @ 800 ISO for 1/80th sec.). Snipped a 100% crop to bring in what detail I could. The other was of the moon setting just after sunrise on Donners Pass in Truckee, CA. All were RAW pics post processed in DxO Optics Pro 9.5.2.
Not the greatest, but something additional to see. This lens works great, but the auto focus didn't work well on the Sun picture. That was manually focused and manual focus works far better on this lens than my old Fujifilm S100FS ever did.
*******
04/29/2018 - Update
It took long enough for me to post some additional pictures. I have not used this lens as much as I thought I would have. That being said, I dusted this lens off yesterday morning to shoot the April 2018 Mt. Charleston Marathon in N/W Las Vegas, NV.
This refurb lens performed flawlessly throughout the entire shoot!
The pictures I shot came out as expected. I performed no cropping, sharpening or noise reduction functions to any of these sample photos. All pictures were shot in RAW (CR2) format and post processed in DxO Optics Pro 9.5.2 only to taste.
Further, the photo compression used by Amazon does NOT do these photographs any justice. I picked some finer detail objects to share with you regarding sharpness of this lens. IE: The box picture -- the labeling on my full size picture is clear and crisp, unlike the photo displayed on this site. Not the lens or my fault, just Amazon picture compression at work here.
For a refurbished lens, Canon did an outstanding job turning out a very high quality product that you will be pleased to use. If you are skeptical about buying refurbished products -- don't be from Canon. Actual Canon refurbished products perform exactly like new products and Canon stands behind that product with a full one (1) year manufacturers warranty.
*******
10/27/2018 - Update
I had another opportunity to use this lens this past week. Visited the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on the west side of Las Vegas. While in the parking lot, a number of gray ground squirrels were running under an SUV. Took a couple shots. I attach them for your review.
At just about 100 feet away, under the SUV in deep shadows, you can see them . Notice the lettering on the rear tire. Crisp results from this refurb lens.
This was a fantastic value though. This lens is very sharp and produces image quality much higher than I would expect at its price point. I moved over to Canon from Nikon and previously shot with Nikon's similar value 70-300mm and expected the same so-so clarity, but was very surprised with the sharpness and clarity that I actually got.
The image stabilization is very strong and effective in this lens. You can clearly see it in action as you try to make tiny composition adjustments by moving the camera but the image stays in place. It doesn't let you hand hold for seconds, but you can definitly get more keepers at 1/30th, 1/15th, and similarly slow speeds that would normally blur from hand-shake.
Given the quality of image and stabilization I would choose this over the Canon 75-300mm for APS-C cameras (even though the 75-300 as a bit more reach.)
The only complaint I have about this lens is that it looses contrast very noticably when aimed towards a bright light and wide open. Many other lenses handle this scenario better.
For the price though it can't be beat if you only shoot telephoto occassionally like I do.
So what is this lens? It's an EF-S 55-250mm lens with Image stabilization and an STM motor. It's very quiet as opposed to USM lenses. This makes it an ideal lens for shooting video. The image stabilization works well!.
Because this is an EF-S (Crop sensor camera only) lens, it's effective focal lengths are actually 88-400mm. That's pretty awesome capability to be able to reach out to 400mm with decent optics for only $169. It's no L series lens by any means, but canon put this out for people who don't want to spend a fortune, yet you can still have some fun!
I upgraded to full frame sensors awhile back and this suits my price point interest much better. I wanted this lens to have a little more fun with my XS and this gets me to that level.
You can't tell this item is a refurbished lens in any way shape or form. I'm very analytical when it comes to scratches and cleanliness and this is a 10 out of 10. If anyone can sniff out a bait and switch or scam on a used item, it's me!
This lens is for anyone with a Crop sensor camera.. Rebel XT, XTi, XSi, XS, T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, SL1, T6, and the 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 7D, and 80.
Bottom line.. you can't go wrong.
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