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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
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APS-C sized imageLenses that create APS-C sized image are designed for digital only. They cannot be used on cameras that have image sensor larger than the APS-C format. These lenses are not suitable for film cameras either. No Ultrasonic AFLenses with ultrasonic focusing mechanism tend to be quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. No stepping motor AFLenses with stepping motor focusing mechanism are better for contrast based focusing, and are quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. One or more Low Dispersion lens element is usedLow Dispersion lens elements help to reduce chromatic aberration. Built-in image stabilizerImage stabilization helps to reduce blur caused by hand shake, especially at high focal length or in low light situations. Image stabilization can give 1 to 3 stop advantage over none stabilized lens, based on the reciprocal rule. Plastic mountCheaper lenses are usually equipped with plastic mount, while more expensive, professional lenses have metal mount. In general, metal mounts are more durable, and a good thing to have when lenses are changed a lot. When a camera is used mainly with one lens, the material of the lens mount is not that important. No Internal FocusingInternally focusing lenses don't change their size while setting focus. No Internal ZoomInternally zooming lenses don't change their size while focal length is changing. The front lens is rotatingThe fixed front lens is not rotating during zoom and/or focusing. This allows the photographer to use petal shaped lens hood. Fixed front lenses also make the use of polarization filters a lot easier. Not SealedWeather sealed lenses are protected from dust and water. While they are not water proof, these lenses can be used in rain and other humid environments. Some sealings only provide protection against dust or water, not both. Sealing is only available when the lens is used on a similarly weather sealed camera body. No drop-in filter supportDrop-in filters are used in those lenses where either the front lens is too large, or the field of view doesn't permit the use of traditional filters at the front of the lens. Usually bright tele and ultra-wide angle lenses support this filter type. |
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Compact and lightweight, the EF-S 55-250MM f/4-5.6 IS offers the longest zoom
range in the EF-S series to date. The 88-400mm equivalent focal length opens up new framing possibilities for owners of EF-S mount cameras shooting wildlife, sports and travel photography. Optical quality is assured through a UD element, which minimises chromatic aberrations that could otherwise cause reduced contrast and colour fringing. |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Specification
| Available mount(s) | Canon EF-S |
| Application(s) | Portrait, Sports, Landscape |
| Category(s) | Tele zoom |
| Multiplier | 1.5× |
| Stabilizer | yes (4 f-stop advantage, supports panning ) |
| Focal length | 55 - 250 mm (4.5× zoom) |
| Lens construction | 12 elements in 10 groups |
| Angle of view |
35mm: N/A digital: N/A |
| Number of blades | 7 |
| Maximum aperture | wide: f/4 tele: f/5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | wide: f/22 tele: f/32 |
| Minimum focusing distance | 110 cm |
| Magnification | 0.31× |
| Filter size | 58 mm |
| Size | ∅ 70 × 108 mm |
| Weight | 390 g |
| Notes |
Super Spectra coatings, circular aperture for appealing background blur |
| AF speed | N/A |
| AF sound | |
| Internal focusing | no |
| Internal zoom | no |
| Fix front lens | no |
| Mount type | plastic |
| Weather sealed | no |
| Drop in filter | no |
| Ultrasonic AF | no |
| Stepping motor AF | no |
| APS-C sized circle | yes |
| Low dispersion lens element | yes |
| Hard case | N/A |
| Soft case | LP1019 (not included) |
| Lens hood | ET-60 (not included) |
| Tripod adapter | N/A |
| Discontinued | yes |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Reviews
Other reviews
- Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS review at vizualcenter.hu (Hungarian)
- Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS review at www.the-digital-picture.com (English)
- Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS review at dc.watch.impress.co.jp (Japanese)
- Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS review at www.slrgear.com (English)
- Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS review at www.ephotozine.com (English)
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