Canon EF-S 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS

[Abel]

Canon EF-S 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS

Description:

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens is a compact and lightweight telephoto zoom lens that is specifically designed for the range of EOS digital SLR cameras that use the smaller EF-S lens mount. Combining powerful performance with high image quality, this lens offers the equivalent of 88-400mm in 35mm format, and is ideal for photographers seeking an affordable, versatile lens for general-purpose telephoto photography.

The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens incorporates Canon's 4-stop compensation Image Stabilizer technology. This allows the use of shutter speeds up to 4 times slower with no perceptible increase in image blur. Automatic panning detection automatically turns off the Image Stabilizer in either the horizontal or vertical direction when following moving subjects.

Note! Compatible with cameras that have APS-C size sensors

Image Stabilizer
4 step Image Stabilizer (IS) extends low light options to previously unavailable levels. Photographers normally shooting handheld at 1/250 sec can switch on IS to obtain a similarly steady and blur-free result with a shutter speed of just 1/15 second.

Superior Image Quality
One UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) lens element is used to suppress the effects of secondary chromatic aberrations - for crisp, sharp, high-contrast images without fringing throughout the zoom range.

Super Spectra Coatings
Optimized Super Spectra lens coatings and lens element shaping, suppress flare and ghosting - more prone to occur with digital cameras due to reflection off the image sensor. Coatings also help achieve true color balance and increase contrast for vivid hi-fidelity images.


Performance:

• Focal Length: 55 - 250 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/4 - 5.6
• Minimum: f/22 - 32
• Camera Mount Type: Canon EF-S
• Format Compatibility: Canon (APS-C)
• Angle of View: 27° - 6°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 3.61' (1.1 m)
• Magnification: 0.31x
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:3.22
• Groups/Elements: 10/12
• Diaphragm Blades: 7

Features:

• Image Stabilization: Yes
• Autofocus: Yes
• Tripod Collar: No

Specifications:

• Filter Thread: 58 mm
• Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 2.8 x 4.3" (7.11 x 10.92 cm)
• Weight: 13.76 oz (390 g)

User Reviews:

• B&H Photo user reviews HERE
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How To Post Sample Images:

We ask that members please post their own sample photos taken with this particular lens in order to give others that may be in the market to purchase one and idea of how well it handles. When posting sample photos we ask that you do so like the example below in regards to including any and all EXIF data such as camera body used, aperture, shutter speed, ISO etc. This will help out a great deal.

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Canon EOS-5D Mark II : Canon EF 35 f/1.4L : 25 Seconds : f/5.6 : 100 ISO : 35mm : Aperture Priority Mode : -1/3 Bias : No Flash

[Truckman]

Canon 40D : 146mm : f7.1 : ISO 400 : 1/320 sec.

[Truckman]

Canon 40D : 250mm : f7.1 : 1/400 sec. : ISO 400 : Auto mode

[123canon]

1. canon 20d 250mm f5.6 1/90th sec 200 iso IS off no x comp. handheld late evening light just a quick shot to test the lense

2. canon 20d 250mm f5.6 1/90th sec 200 iso IS on no x comp handheld

[chongo]

Canon Rebel XTi - 1/500 - f/4.5 - 123mm - ISO 100 - AV Mode

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Roadside - The Wildlife Ranch Gold Medal Dall by CGJeans, on Flickr

VERY, VERY new to photography so if anyone has critiques I would be very appreciative.

[irfan.in.tx]

Canon 50D, 187mm, f/5, 1/100"

[Candy]

Canon 60D 400mm F 5.6 1/800sec. ISO 100
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