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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
Buy Used: $189.00
as of 9/10/2010 00:58 EDT details
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Rating:  253 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
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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| » | 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 lens for the money September 9, 2010
Stephanie A. Demuth
Highly recommend this lens for the money! I am fairly entry-level with my D-SLR. I found this lens easy to use. Great for indoor and outdoor use for family and kid shots.
 Good Lens for a good camera September 7, 2010
Mountain Photographer
Just got the camera as well and it works well with this lens. Most of my photos are of the scenery in the mountains of beautiful Western North Carolina. This lens helps me frame and select my images. Very nice.
A so-so item. September 6, 2010
Randy (Nodak)
I bought this item to improve my zoom range on a Canon XSI. I already had a Quantaray 70-300 which a friend sold me very cheap. Comparing between the two the Canon may be a bit shaper, but overall not really worth the extra money. I believe if I had gone to the next higher series (much more expensive) I would have noticed a different, but I don't see MUCH between the two for zoom range. I use both frequently though because the zoom ranges are still slightly different. If trying to choose a zoom I would suggest getting the cheaper Quantaray or Sigma. If you really want to go Canon get the next higher series lens.
55-250mm Zoom Lens September 6, 2010
Chibi Lady Kelly
I was very happy with the zoom lens I purchased. It gave me the chance to expand my photographic images. Very impressive picture quality, I am completely happy with this purchase and would recommend it for everyone who loves photography.
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.
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