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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 is II Telephoto Zoom Lens
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Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | 55-250 |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF-S |
Camera Lens Description | 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II |
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- Canon EF-S Mount (not compatible with full sensor DSLRs)
- Super Spectra coatings also help ensure accurate colour balance and sharp, high-contrast results
- Ideal for emphasising subjects shot against distracting backgrounds
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Image stabilization | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
Auto focus | 4.6 | 4.5 | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
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lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S | Canon EF | Canon EF-S |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Micromotor | Micromotor | automatic | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Manual Focus, Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 55 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 75 millimeters | 88 millimeters |
max focal length | 250 millimeters | 250 millimeters | 250 millimeters | 250 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 400 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 0 millimeters | 250 millimeters | 250 millimeters | 250 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 250 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 4.25 x 2.76 x 2.76 inches |
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Item Weight | 13.8 ounces |
ASIN | B0011NVMO8 |
Item model number | 2044B002 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #137 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 23, 2008 |
Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
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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 This telephoto zoom lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining compactness and lightness, in response to demands of photographers. 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), and the image stabilizer effect 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. This new EF-S telephoto lens with great features delivers excellent performance at an affordable price for all photographers.
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Customers like the quality, value, and performance of the lens. For example, they mention that it offers reasonable sharp photos, and is well worth the price. They appreciate the autofocus, saying that it focuses quickly and smoothly. Customers are also impresseded with the zoom, saying it has a decent range.
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Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. For example, they mention it's an impressive lens that offers reasonable sharp photos. They also say it'll take quality pictures at a distance and is great for capturing faces up close.
"...In summary, this is an excellent second lens to complement a short zoom or awalk-around lens. Very versatile and a lot of bang for the buck...." Read more
"...In day time settings, I have consistently gotten clear, sharp shots but have not yet tried shooting kiteboarders, something I enjoy doing...." Read more
"...Pros:1. Low cost for a high quality telephoto zoom2. Image stabilization works wonderfully3. Small and light4...." Read more
"...This lens offers you reasonably sharp photos at a very, very good price. Here's a more indepth evaluation of this lens.- Sharpness..." Read more
Customers find the value of the lens to be great. They say it's well worth the price, affordable, and a solid lens for the price. Customers also appreciate the image quality and performance of the camera lens. Overall, customers recommend the lens as a decent pick for those looking for an inexpensive and versatile lens.
"...walk-around lens. Very versatile and a lot of bang for the buck. In my case,..." Read more
"...This lens offers you reasonably sharp photos at a very, very good price. Here's a more indepth evaluation of this lens.- Sharpness..." Read more
"5 stars for the image quality considering the price!If you are looking for an inexpensive zoom lens, this is the one for you!..." Read more
"...sharp pictures with a nice telephoto range of focal lengths and some great IS, then this is the lens for you." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens. They mention that the IS works like a champ, the results were very satisfactory, and the lens performs well. The stabilizer works well by assisting with any possible shake, and it responds accurately to input.
"...TheIS on this lens works very well, better compared to my Canon 28-135 IS and even..." Read more
"...Many required some processing to improve exposure, but the results were very satisfactory because the subjects were sharp...." Read more
"...3. Small and light4. Works wonderfully for getting good picturesCon:1. Cheapish build; made out of plastic...." Read more
"...For handheld shot, especially at the 250mm end, the IS is immensely helpful for steadying your shots. I'm very impressed...." Read more
Customers like the auto focus of the camera lens. They say it's quick and crisp, and performs well for the most part. Some say that the lens focuses faster than they expected, and some say it auto-focuses quietly. Overall, most are satisfied with the autofocus and image stabilization of the lens.
"...The focus is pretty good, but not as fast or sure as USM focus...." Read more
"...Autofocus is very fast and decisive with this lens.Construction-wise, the lens is still holding up...." Read more
"...At 250mm it only opens to f6. But the lens itself usually auto-focuses quietly and well and has worked without a hitch...." Read more
"...3. Lack of inner focus makes the front end of the lens moves in and out during any focusing...." Read more
Customers like the zoom of the camera lens. They say it has a decent zoom, it focuses quickly, and it zooms smoothly. They also say there is no zoom creep. Customers say the lens is easy to use and has s smooth manual focusing.
"...The zoom ring feels tight, but not overly so, so there is no zoom creep.- Alternative..." Read more
"...It has a good zoom range and includes Image Stabilization, but its performance and build quality reflect its price...." Read more
"...Pros: A very light lens, easy to carry around. The zoom range is pretty nice, and if you have a 18-55 kit lens, it complements pretty well, on a..." Read more
"...IS works well.Zoom is very smooth and I've not noticed any zoom creep.For a lower-end lens, bokeh is really nice.Cons:..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image stabilization feature of the camera lens. They mention that it works very nicely, and protects them from their own shaky hands. They are also happy with the lens, and ecstatic to have image stabilisation again.
"...And I really appreciate the image stabilizer. I can't imagine buying a lens without it since 98% of the shooting I do is hand held." Read more
"...1. Low cost for a high quality telephoto zoom2. Image stabilization works wonderfully3. Small and light4...." Read more
"...Image Stabilization (IS)The image stabilization is amazing, even at 250mm...." Read more
"...It has a good zoom range and includes Image Stabilization, but its performance and build quality reflect its price...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the lens. For example, they say it's lightweight, not super heavy, and built of light-weight plastic. That said, some are happy that the lens is shorter than expected and fits in their pocket.
"...However, thetrade-off is that it is also fairly small and light (the small size is also dueto the fact that it is a EF-S lens)...." Read more
"...2. Image stabilization works wonderfully3. Small and light4. Works wonderfully for getting good picturesCon:1...." Read more
"...It's lightweight but it feels well-built and sturdy. The zoom ring feels tight, but not overly so, so there is no zoom creep.-..." Read more
"...Actually I would prefer this construction because it is so much lighter and easier to carry around...." Read more
Customers find the depth of field of the lens to be great. They mention that it has an incredible range for shots, and does some very nice bokeh. The kit lens will give a very wide focal range without totally destroying your camera. It provides excellent range for all kinds of photography, and it offers great zoom range with the added bonus of image stabilization. It takes sharp pictures with a nice telephoto range of focal lengths. Overall, most are happy with the depth and quality of the pictures produced by the lens.
"...: if you want a lens that takes sharp pictures with a nice telephoto range of focal lengths and some great IS, then this is the lens for you." Read more
"...On the cropped APS-C 70D, the lens provides excellent range for all kinds of photography and the photos I've got have pleasant color and quality." Read more
"...This lens along with the kit lens will give a very wide focal range without totally destroying your budget for your new-found hobby...." Read more
"...For daylight, it's hard to beat. Quick to focus and lots of aperture room to play around with your shot...." Read more
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are compromises, and a more expensive lens is not necessarily better in all
respects. These are the main considerations for me:
* The lens comes with an excellent IS. One could probably save a hundred bucks
buying a non-IS lens in this focal range which may even be a bit better optically.
However, long range shots without IS are difficult, especially in low light. The
IS on this lens works very well, better compared to my Canon 28-135 IS and even
compared to the 100-400L. The IS really makes a lot of hand held shots possible
that one could not do with a non-IS lens.
* The lens is fairly cheaply built and has a plastic mount. However, the
trade-off is that it is also fairly small and light (the small size is also due
to the fact that it is a EF-S lens). My other tele-zoom is a 100-400L lens
which is built like tank, but it is also huge and weighs 3 pounds. In many cases
one does not want to carry that much weight around, and that is where this lens
comes in really handy.
* Image quality: No, it cannot quite match the 100-400L, but it comes surprisingly
close. Of course, the 100-400L costs 5 times as much. Lack of good color
saturation is the most notable deficiency. On the other hand images are very sharp.
For outdoors one should get a hood, there is quite a bit of glare in shots with
frontal sunlight.
* Zoom range: the 55-250mm range makes the lens quite versatile. 250mm is long
enough for most outdoor sports, many nature shots, people from afar, etc. At the
other end 55mm is still good for close action, for example at a soccer field.
That is almost a factor 2 shorter compared to 100-(300/400) lenses.
It also provides a nice overlap with walk-around lenses, like the Canon 28-135 IS.
* Aperture: F4-5.6 is nothing to brag about, however, a faster lens would also
have to be much bigger, heavier, and costlier. And as long as you objects don't
move too much the IS makes the lens effectively faster. If Canon's 4 stop
improvement holds it would be equivalent to a non-ISF1-1.4, although F1.4-2 is
probably more realistic. A F1.4-2 with that focal range would have to be big,
heavy, and expensive, if it even existed.
In summary, this is an excellent second lens to complement a short zoom or a
walk-around lens. Very versatile and a lot of bang for the buck. In my case,
even though I own a 100-400L I still keep this lens because it is often more
practical because of the shorter focal length and the smaller size.
However, I learned taking photos at the Patriots vs Rams pre-season game that I will never get "pro" quality photos at night, not even at professional football games where the lighting is very good to ensure tv viewers get good visibility. Even with ISO at 1600 I was able to manage a shutter speed of only 400 at f5.6, not enough to get crisp shots of moving players. Shots taken when there was a slow down or pause in the action were very good, even at the above mentioned settings, but when the players were moving rapidly, the shots were a little soft. Post processing made them very satisfactory for personal enjoyment, but not for more more ambitious use.
Earlier I might have given the lens a 4, maybe even a 3, because of my game experience, but since the game I have learned a lot about lenses and I now know that the relatively low-light photos I got were the best I could expect from this f4.0-5.6 lens. If I were going to shoot a lot of night sports, I would be saving for a 2.8 zoom lens, but they are very, very expensive for a good one. An f2.8 lens is a much faster lens than a 4-5.6
In day time settings, I have consistently gotten clear, sharp shots but have not yet tried shooting kiteboarders, something I enjoy doing. However, my expectation is that I will get good shots because I'll be shooting during the day and able to shoot at 800 at a minimum, more likely 1000.
I have been practicing taking sports photos by photographing the batters in action for several local teams. Two of these games were in the late afternoon and I was shooting at 5 pm or later in October, meaning that light was becoming low. For these shots I put the camera in Tv mode and set the shutter speed at 1000. ISO was on auto and the camera was allowed to select the best ISO up to a maximum of 1600. At this time of day, even in the autumn light, I got very crisp shots. Many required some processing to improve exposure, but the results were very satisfactory because the subjects were sharp. People to whom I have shown the photos said they were "great".
In summary, for what I do most of the time, this lens is excellent. And I really appreciate the image stabilizer. I can't imagine buying a lens without it since 98% of the shooting I do is hand held.
Get this lens for shooting outdoors on a budget; don't expect any strong performance in low lighting conditions.
IS works as advertised. However, as other reviewers have noticed, IS makes a clicking noise that got me worried about the lens.
Pros:
1. Low cost for a high quality telephoto zoom
2. Image stabilization works wonderfully
3. Small and light
4. Works wonderfully for getting good pictures
Con:
1. Cheapish build; made out of plastic. Feels flimsy
2. Slow focus in low light conditions, sometimes failure to focus. (Take this with a grain of salt, I'm usually shooting with Canon's USM lenses so it just may seem slow to me.)
3. Lack of inner focus makes the front end of the lens moves in and out during any focusing. This sometimes causes me to need to recompose my shots. And you need to keep your hand off the focus ring when it focuses.
4. Color rendition off, skin tone seems grayish and everything seems faded (Not much of a con, easily fixed in post.)
If you intend to shoot in good lighting conditions, this is lens great! If you want good low light conditions spend an extra 2,000 dollars and the buy the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras . Perfect for amateur use.
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Having said that, this lens is no toy. It is sturdy and seemingly well made. The casement is tight with no flex at all, anywhere. The lens works especially well outside while appreciating a little extra lighting inside. That's not unexpected for lenses with f/4.0-5.6. While I do have photo software, I have not had to lighten my pictures or correct flaws. The lens' manual slide action is smooth and focus has been as fast as I can shoot.
Outside, I have used a doubler successfully for even more range. It accepts all my filters. It bonds very tightly to my T4i camera body. The lens is light weight, medium duty, easy on the arms and, it looks good. For me this lens is perfect. It will be a long time before my level of skill surpasses the abilities of this relatively inexpensive lens. That's when I can start blaming my hammer.
L'obiettivo è solo per fotocamere che NON sono full-frame e non da un senso di compattezza e solidità a causa del materiale molto plasticoso.
L'obiettivo è leggero e tutto sommato anche molto compatto vista la sua "notevole" escuriosne (55-250mm). E' stabilizzato e ha un autofocus molto veloce ma quello che più colpisce è il notevole rapporto qualità/prezzo. Non è un obiettivo per professionisti ma consente tutti gli altri di avere un qualcosa con cui lavorare e fare molta pratica. E' sensazionale per il prezzo a cui lo vendono, ha una buonissima nitidezza e qualche volta sfocheggia leggermente ma solo in condizioni di luce scarsa.
Nella sua fascia di collocazione ha un unico contendente: il tamron 70-300 4-5.6, quest'ultimo però costa di più ed è di poco superiore.
Non è paragonabile ai 70-200 di casa canon e va visto solo come un back-up di questi ultimi.
Da usare con paraluce.
Consigliato a tutti i non professionisti.