Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras | 
| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $299.99
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Rating:  249 reviews
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Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 4.5
Maximum Focal Length: 250
Minimum Focal Length: 55
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 4.3 x 2.5 x 2.5
MPN: 2044B002
Model: 2044B002
UPC: 013803079371
EAN: 0013803079371
ASIN: B0011NVMO8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 55-250mm F/4-5.6 | | • | 12 Elements In 10 Groups, Including One UD-glass Element | | • | Focus Adjustment: DC Motor, Gear-driven(front Focusing Design) | | • | Closest Focusing Distance: 3.6 Ft./1.1m |
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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
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 Great Value for a f4.0-5.6 lenss August 31, 2010
Kenneth R. Depree (Sosua, Dominican Republic)
I've only had the lens for a short time, bought at same time as the Canon T2i to pick up where the 18-55 kit lens leaves off, but have taken some very good photos with it.
However, I learned taking photos at the Patriots vs Rams pre-season game that I will never get "pro" quality photos with in when shooting sports in the burst mode, at least not at night. Actually, night games for the pros are far different than high school teams because lighting was very good. With this lens the camera had no complaint with f5.6, shutter speed of 400, and ISO 1600. But the best shots were when there was a momentary pause in the fast action and of people in the background watching the action because a shutter speed of 400 was not fast enough to get crisp shots of moving people.
Actually, with post processing, most of the game shots are fine for personal enjoyment. But few would cut the mustard for 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 photos I got were the best I could expect from this f4.0-5.6 lens.
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, because when the game started at 7:30 pm and there was still some daylight as well as the lights, I was able to shoot with a shutter speed of 500 and lower ISO. Based on this, I believe in sunlight that I will get the shutter speed I need. If that does not prove to be true, I will update this review.
I have not tried the lens in low light, but my guess is this is not the best choice for low light either because the lens does not let in enough light.
In summary, for what I do most of the time, this lens is excellent. And I really appreciate the image stabilizer. If I were going to shoot a lot of night football I would start saving for an f2.8 lens, but they are quite expensive.
Works very well. Excellent price August 29, 2010
G. Book (Hartford, CT USA)
For an image stabilization lens, this is an excellent price. It takes great pictures and the zoom range is good.
 Good value August 28, 2010
Orchidist
My previous lens (Canon 70-300) lost its auto focus abilities and it would have cost as much to fix it as to purchase this new lens so I decided to buy rather than repair. In addition I now have image stabilization, something I didn't think I needed but am very happy to have. The lens is just a bit lighter than the old one and though other reviewers complain about the plastic mount, I have not had any issues. Picture quality is very good and there is minimal extra draw on the battery when using the image stabilization. For the price I think it was the right thing for this amateur photographer.
Great deal August 20, 2010
J. Snyder (Texas)
Given to husband for birthday present. Great price and pictures, details look clear and sharp, just what we were hoping to achieve with this zoom lens.
Excellent lens and great value August 15, 2010
Eagleone (Houghton, MI)
This was everything I was looking for in a lens for my Canon digital SLR. Great buy!
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