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EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
- 55-250mm
- f/4.0
- Telephoto Zoom
- Stabilized
- 390 g
- Min focus 1.1 m
Quick answer
EF-S telephoto zoom with stabilization and a 58mm thread, introduced in 2007. It frames like roughly an 88-400mm lens on APS-C.
Pros
- Light at about 390g
- Image stabilization
- Reach to 250mm
- 58mm filters
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Plastic build
- Soft at 250mm
Verdict
A second lens for Canon APS-C DSLRs.
About this lens
A 55-250mm f/4-5.6 APS-C short-telephoto zoom lens, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS is designed for Canon EF-S mount bodies, with Image Stabilizer. A lightweight telephoto zoom that pairs with the 18-55mm kit lens on Canon APS-C DSLRs.
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF-S
- Focal length
- 55-250mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2007
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 10 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.1 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.31x
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 390 g
- Length
- 108 mm
- Diameter
- 70 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS?
- Sports and wildlife on APS-C
- Travel telephoto
- Casual telephoto
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.6x | 88–400mm | 5.2–23.1° | 6.2–27.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent focal range of the EF-S 55-250mm?
On APS-C it frames like roughly 88-400mm in full-frame terms.
Is the EF-S 55-250mm stabilized?
Yes, it has optical stabilization, which helps at the long end.
Does the EF-S 55-250mm work on EOS R?
Yes, through the EF-EOS R adapter, where the camera uses an APS-C crop. It will not mount on full-frame EF bodies.
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