EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM

55-250mm
f/4.0
Zoom
Stabilized
375 g
Min focus 0.85 m

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Quick answer

The EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM is a telephoto zoom for Canon APS-C cameras giving about an 88-400mm equivalent view, with stabilization and a stepping motor.

Pros

Image stabilization
Quiet STM focusing
Light (375 g)

Cons

Variable aperture
Soft at the long end
Plastic construction

Verdict

A light telephoto for APS-C Canon bodies in good light.

About this lens

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM is an APS-C short-telephoto zoom lens covering 55-250mm at f/4-5.6 for Canon EF-S mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. A lightweight telephoto zoom that pairs with the 18-55mm kit lens on Canon APS-C DSLRs.

Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF-S
Focal length: 55-250mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Zoom
Format coverage: aps-c
Released: 2013
Optical construction: 15 elements in 12 groups
Aperture blades: 7
Image stabilization: Yes
Autofocus motor: STM
Minimum focus distance: 0.85 m
Maximum magnification: 0.29x
Filter thread: 58 mm
Weight: 375 g
Length: 111.2 mm
Diameter: 70 mm

Specification source: global.canon

What can you shoot with the Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM?

Wildlife
Sports
Travel 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°

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Frequently asked questions

What is the equivalent focal length of the EF-S 55-250mm?

About 88-400mm in full-frame terms on a Canon APS-C camera. This comes from the 1.6x crop factor of Canon APS-C sensors.

Can the Canon EF-S 55-250mm be used on a full-frame camera?

Not on full-frame DSLRs. EF-S lenses are made for APS-C and the rear element would hit the mirror. On a full-frame EOS R body with the EF-RF adapter it works, but the camera crops the image to APS-C size.