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Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 is STM
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Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | 55 to 250mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 88 to 400mm) |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF-S |
Camera Lens Description | 7 |
About this item
- High magnification, compact and lightweight EF-S telephoto zoom lens with Image Stabilization for up to 3.5 equivalent stops of shake correction. Based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. Testing performed using EOS 7D at focal length of 250 millimeter (400 millimeter in 35 millimeter equivalence).
- One UD lens element reduces chromatic aberration throughout the zoom range, for excellent image quality with high resolution and contrast.
- New six-group zoom system provides a compact design while achieving a maximum magnification of 0.29x at the telephoto end.
- Minimum focusing distance: 2.79 feet; 0.85 meter (full zoom range).
- Kit Inlcudes lens, lens cap E-58II, lens dust cap E, instruction book, warranty card
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Image stabilization | 4.7 | 4.3 | — | 4.6 | — | 4.7 |
Auto focus | 4.7 | 3.2 | — | — | — | 4.7 |
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lens type | Telephoto | Standard | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Canon EF-S | Canon EF, Canon EF-S | Canon EF | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
lens design | Zoom | Prime | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Prime |
focus type | Stepper motor | Manual Focus | — | Manual Focus, Auto Focus | Auto Focus | manual only |
minimum focal length | — | 85 millimeters | 100 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 18 millimeters | 55 millimeters |
max focal length | — | 85 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 135 millimeters | 250 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 250 millimeters | 85 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 135 millimeters | 250 millimeters |
model name | 8546B002 | B-85 | ef | — | — | 8546B002 |
max aperture | 5.6 f stop | 1.8 f stop | 4.5 f stop | 4.5 f stop | 3.5 f stop | 1.4 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 4.37 x 2.76 x 2.76 inches |
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Item Weight | 13.2 ounces |
ASIN | B00EFILVQU |
Item model number | EF-S55-250ISSTM |
Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank | #14 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 19, 2013 |
Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
Country of Origin | China |
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Fast and silent lens functions. Improved image stabilization. 55-250Mm focal length. Aperture: 1: 4-5.6. Warranty: one year. 6.7 in. L x 4.6 in. W x 4.3 in. H (1.2 lbs.).
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EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
For photographers and videographers looking to add versatility and range to their lens collection, the new EF-S 55–250mm f/4–5.6 IS STM telephoto zoom lens is a dream come true. Compact and lightweight with Optical Image Stabilizer for up to 3.5* equivalent stops of shake correction, it extends the camera's reach significantly, capturing sharp images of far away objects, even when handheld. It features Canon's amazing STM stepping motor and a newly designed high-speed CPU, rear focus mechanism and improved AF algorithm for high-speed performance, supporting Canon's Movie Servo AF for smooth, quiet and continuous focus adjustments. The EF-S 55–250mm f/4–5.6 IS STM lens features one UD lens element that reduces chromatic aberration, helping to achieve excellent image quality with high resolution and contrast. The front element does not rotate, ensuring easy compatibility with accessories like polarizing filters, and full-time manual focus is available even while in AF mode. Enhanced coatings on the lens elements deliver excellent color balance and minimize ghosting and flare, and a 7-blade circular aperture delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds. The EF-S 55–250mm f/4–5.6 IS STM lens has a compact design thanks to a new six-group zoom system that provides a maximum magnification of 0.29x at the telephoto end and a minimum focusing distance of 2.79 ft./0.85m throughout the zoom range.
* Based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. Testing performed using the EOS 7D digital SLR camera at a focal length of 250mm (400mm in 35mm equivalence).
Specifications
- Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 55–250mm 1:4–5.6
- Lens Construction: 15 elements in 12 groups
- Diagonal Angle of View: 27°50' – 6°15'
- Focus Adjustment: Rear focus system
- Closest Focusing Distance: 2.79 ft. / 0.85m
- Filter Size: 58mm diameter
- Max Diameter x Length, Weight: 2.8 x 4.4 inches, approx. 13.2 oz./70.0 x 111.2mm, approx. 375g
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it's an excellent lens to add to your camera, with great image stabilization. It's good for regular photography and still being able to zoom. It works well and produces good results. Overall, customers are happy with the product and find it to be a great mid-range telephoto lens.
"...is driven by a stepping motor (STM) and is peppy, accurate and sure-footed on my 70D and 80D. However, it’s less sure-footed on my SL1 in low light..." Read more
"...As a bit of a side bonus, it does pretty decent macros all the way out at 250mm.I've been using mine for almost a year now...." Read more
"...70-200mm f/4L - Good optics, but lacks Image Stabilization which is key for long telephotos. Focal range starts off a bit too long for APS-C...." Read more
"...: the product arrived quickly and and well packaged, it was in a very good shape, but it annoy me that the seller said the product was, and I quote:..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the camera lens. They mention that it is very sharp for the price, well worth it, and produces very good image quality. The lens is compact, lightweight, and cheap. The accessories are relatively cheap as well.
"...IS will help those with less steady hands. Price is fantastic for what you get. Light. Travels well. Extremely versatile with a lot of reach." Read more
"...more money and go for an L lens, this lens is great because it is so cheap, and the quality so good for that price, non of my clients have ever said..." Read more
"A pretty good lense for an amateur, pretty funky auto focus when you zoom all the way to 250 but overall a good lense" Read more
"...Accessories are relatively cheap too - you owe it to yourself to protect the front with a 58mm filter and/or hood, but be advised that finding the..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it takes beautiful, clear pictures that have improved significantly. They appreciate the steady, well saturated, and natural in color images. The image stabilization is superb and the lens has fast and quiet STM autofocusing.
"...f/4-5.6 STM will give you the best combination of focal range and image quality...." Read more
"...is of the same build quality is the 18-55 kit lens, comes with image stabilization and autofocus, and doesn't break the bank...." Read more
"...as a macro lens thus far than as a telephoto, but my images have improved significantly as I've been able to achieve a finer focus for day-to-day..." Read more
"...The autofocus is excellent, it takes sharp images and also has image stabilization. Cropped images dont lose much detail which is a definite plus...." Read more
Customers like the focus of the camera lenses. For example, they say the autofocus is excellent, the turning range of the focus is infinite, the focus AF is smooth, and the shutter speed is very fast. They also mention that it's a very reliable focus system, and that the depth of field is great, allowing many different focus possibilities.
"...with video in mind and the STM drive is silky smooth, just the right focus speed and perfect for pulls and movie servo...." Read more
"...Pros: Excellent sharpness in good light. Fast and easy to use, smooth action. IS will help those with less steady hands...." Read more
"...It is stunningly sharp throughout the range, incredibly quiet, quick focusing, and the front element is stationary during focus..." Read more
"A pretty good lense for an amateur, pretty funky auto focus when you zoom all the way to 250 but overall a good lense" Read more
Customers find the autofocus motor of the lens incredibly quiet. They say it's absolutely silent for video, and the STM system is super-fast. Customers also mention that the AF works smoothly and doesn't make noise.
"...Focus is silent to camera mics as is the image stabilization (IS)...." Read more
"...Auto focus is fast and nearly silent, as with all the new STM lenses...." Read more
"...It is stunningly sharp throughout the range, incredibly quiet, quick focusing, and the front element is stationary during focus..." Read more
"...focus has snappy fast speed for action shooting, but is still silent for video. The real drawback here is the price comparison...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the zoom of the camera lenses. They mention that it is very nice, sharp, and amazing quality. They appreciate that the zoom is well done, smooth, and has no zoom creep at all. They also say that the picture quality and zoom range is great, making it a great first telephoto zoom lens. The zoom ring is large, covered with ribbed rubber, and well damped.
"...ZOOM: The zoom ring is large, covered with ribbed rubber, well damped and doesn’t creep. It’s also very smooth when rotated...." Read more
"...Zoom: the zoom is very well done, no zoom creep at all, the inner barrel is firmly attached to the outer barrel, is not flimsy like other lenses...." Read more
"...length still good for regular photography and still being able to zoom out pretty far. Would recommend" Read more
"...For that price it is a great bargain for a very sharp zoom that has 4 stop IS and a constant aperture...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is excellent in good light, and that it takes sharp high quality photos. Some say that the lens is sharper at 250mm than the other lens at 300mm. Overall, most are happy with the quality and performance of this lens.
"...OPTICAL QUALITY: This lens is sharp across the frame and compares well to my EF 70-200 4L IS USM, a four times more expensive lens!..." Read more
"...Pros: Excellent sharpness in good light. Fast and easy to use, smooth action. IS will help those with less steady hands...." Read more
"...55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS - Relatively sharp, though not nearly as good as the new 55-250, has front focusing, and is much slower/noisier in focusing...." Read more
"...i'm very VERY happy with the quality this lens delivers, is indeed very sharp, I tell you guys, I work in daylight events with this lens!,..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the weight of the camera lenses. They mention that it is very light, compact, and produces very good image. Some say that the focus is amazingly smooth, fat, and quiet.
"...IMAGE STABILIZATION: Because this lens is so light, it’s tricky to hold steady compared to my EF 70-200 4L IS USM...." Read more
"...Price is fantastic for what you get. Light. Travels well. Extremely versatile with a lot of reach." Read more
"...Good general use lens, compact, great for travel, and sharp!That’s all I got! All that is left is to check out the images...." Read more
"The zoom lens is a light-weight lens with good clarity, but requires brength light for optimal photos" Read more
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I've been using mine for almost a year now. It's incredibly versatile with it being an 88-400mm equivalent on crop sensors (which is the only place this works - won't match up with a full frame). I use it for long-throw landscapes, wildlife, macros, you name it. Auto focus is fast and nearly silent, as with all the new STM lenses.
Cons: Sharp action shots are off the table in anything less than full light. With experience, you can compensate a bit, but it's a tough proposition. Also, barrel creep may be a problem over time. After 10 months, mine will slowly extend out on its own when I walk around with it for a while. That's about the worst thing I can say about this lens.
Pros: Excellent sharpness in good light. Fast and easy to use, smooth action. IS will help those with less steady hands. Price is fantastic for what you get. Light. Travels well. Extremely versatile with a lot of reach.
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2017
I've been using mine for almost a year now. It's incredibly versatile with it being an 88-400mm equivalent on crop sensors (which is the only place this works - won't match up with a full frame). I use it for long-throw landscapes, wildlife, macros, you name it. Auto focus is fast and nearly silent, as with all the new STM lenses.
Cons: Sharp action shots are off the table in anything less than full light. With experience, you can compensate a bit, but it's a tough proposition. Also, barrel creep may be a problem over time. After 10 months, mine will slowly extend out on its own when I walk around with it for a while. That's about the worst thing I can say about this lens.
Pros: Excellent sharpness in good light. Fast and easy to use, smooth action. IS will help those with less steady hands. Price is fantastic for what you get. Light. Travels well. Extremely versatile with a lot of reach.
BUILD is light duty and, at a slender 2.8” x 4.4,” similar in size to a typical Micro Four Thirds telezoom. Fit and finish are very good with quality plastics, sturdy switches, smooth turning rings and a wobble-free nested barrel. The weak point is probably the plastic mount.
OPTICAL QUALITY: This lens is sharp across the frame and compares well to my EF 70-200 4L IS USM, a four times more expensive lens! Yes, it exhibits slightly more light falloff and flares more easily than the L zoom, but is impressive nonetheless.
FOCUS: A rear element focusing group is driven by a stepping motor (STM) and is peppy, accurate and sure-footed on my 70D and 80D. However, it’s less sure-footed on my SL1 in low light due to the lessor AF system of the Rebel (only one cross point). The front element doesn't rotate or extend during focusing, allowing easy use of polarizing filters.
This zoom was designed with video in mind and the STM drive is silky smooth, just the right focus speed and perfect for pulls and movie servo. Focus is silent to camera mics as is the image stabilization (IS). The focus-by-wire manual focus (MF) works without switching out of AF mode: grip and turn the ring with the shutter button half depressed.
ZOOM: The zoom ring is large, covered with ribbed rubber, well damped and doesn’t creep. It’s also very smooth when rotated. A nested barrel extends considerably—adding about 2 inches in length--when racked out to 250 mm.
IMAGE STABILIZATION: Because this lens is so light, it’s tricky to hold steady compared to my EF 70-200 4L IS USM. Nevertheless, the IS feature insures I almost always get a sharp picture, even three stops below my normal hand held shutter speed at 55mm, e.g., 1/15 sec. At 250mm I can only squeeze out two extra stops, e.g., 1/60 sec. I do a stop or two better with my heavier EF 70-200 4L IS USM due to less bobbing around!
LENS HOOD: Use a hood to protect this lens from stray light, doggie noses and raindrops. A hood is not included but the optional Canon ET-63 Lens Hood is pricey at 25 shekels.
FINAL BLURB: This an ideal telezoom for travel and weekend sports shooters. Considering the cost and performance ratio, this is a truly excellent telezoom. I love the petite size, zoom range, AF speed/smoothness and sharpness of this lens. Coupled with my 80D, it makes a wonderfully versatile, nimble and lightweight travel combo. I feel confident to shoot in most situations and bring back sharp images and videos.
BUILD is light duty and, at a slender 2.8” x 4.4,” similar in size to a typical Micro Four Thirds telezoom. Fit and finish are very good with quality plastics, sturdy switches, smooth turning rings and a wobble-free nested barrel. The weak point is probably the plastic mount.
OPTICAL QUALITY: This lens is sharp across the frame and compares well to my EF 70-200 4L IS USM, a four times more expensive lens! Yes, it exhibits slightly more light falloff and flares more easily than the L zoom, but is impressive nonetheless.
FOCUS: A rear element focusing group is driven by a stepping motor (STM) and is peppy, accurate and sure-footed on my 70D and 80D. However, it’s less sure-footed on my SL1 in low light due to the lessor AF system of the Rebel (only one cross point). The front element doesn't rotate or extend during focusing, allowing easy use of polarizing filters.
This zoom was designed with video in mind and the STM drive is silky smooth, just the right focus speed and perfect for pulls and movie servo. Focus is silent to camera mics as is the image stabilization (IS). The focus-by-wire manual focus (MF) works without switching out of AF mode: grip and turn the ring with the shutter button half depressed.
ZOOM: The zoom ring is large, covered with ribbed rubber, well damped and doesn’t creep. It’s also very smooth when rotated. A nested barrel extends considerably—adding about 2 inches in length--when racked out to 250 mm.
IMAGE STABILIZATION: Because this lens is so light, it’s tricky to hold steady compared to my EF 70-200 4L IS USM. Nevertheless, the IS feature insures I almost always get a sharp picture, even three stops below my normal hand held shutter speed at 55mm, e.g., 1/15 sec. At 250mm I can only squeeze out two extra stops, e.g., 1/60 sec. I do a stop or two better with my heavier EF 70-200 4L IS USM due to less bobbing around!
LENS HOOD: Use a hood to protect this lens from stray light, doggie noses and raindrops. A hood is not included but the optional Canon [[ASIN:B00EFILXCC ET-63 Lens Hood]] is pricey at 25 shekels.
FINAL BLURB: This an ideal telezoom for travel and weekend sports shooters. Considering the cost and performance ratio, this is a truly excellent telezoom. I love the petite size, zoom range, AF speed/smoothness and sharpness of this lens. Coupled with my 80D, it makes a wonderfully versatile, nimble and lightweight travel combo. I feel confident to shoot in most situations and bring back sharp images and videos.
Under $1000, you have your pick of a number of variants and if you have an APS-C camera (Rebel, 60/70D, 7D, etc)this new EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 STM will give you the best combination of focal range and image quality. It is stunningly sharp throughout the range, incredibly quiet, quick focusing, and the front element is stationary during focus
What other options do you have that are IMO not as desirable?
70-200mm f/4L - Good optics, but lacks Image Stabilization which is key for long telephotos. Focal range starts off a bit too long for APS-C.
70-300mm F/4-5.6 IS USM - Good from 70-200, but is soft from 200-300mm and the front lens moves during focus. Also noisy as it MicroUSM. Focal range starts off a bit too long for APS-C.
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III - Overall a pretty terrible lens compared to any of the above, stay away from this one
55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS - Relatively sharp, though not nearly as good as the new 55-250, has front focusing, and is much slower/noisier in focusing.
So overall under $1000 this lens is your best bet. The only disadvantage I can think of is that the mount is plastic instead of metal, though given the light weight of the lens I don't think that will be too much of an issue over time. Another negative is that the hood (ET-63) is sold separately for $25 and it is all plastic, does not even have felt lining like the inside of most Canon hoods. Overall though, this lens is your best bet under $1k if your camera is APS-C/EF-S mount.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2022
The Canon M100 has the native Canon EF-M zoom, smaller and lighter (EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM), but finally went for the EF-S lens because of 3 factors: longer reach, 1/3-stop faster, and sharper wide open. As for the price, the EF-S lens-adapter combo is still significantly less than the EF-M lens. After using it for several days, I'm happy with the decision. As an added bonus, the adapter allows me to use other EF-S lenses with the M-bodies. If you have no EF-S lenses and prefer the smaller size & weight, go for the EF-M zoom. Can't go wrong with either version.