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

Affordable telephoto zoom with image stabilization

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 2044B002

Key Features

OPTICAL 12 elements in 10 groups with UD glass element
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 4 stops of shake correction
MOUNT Canon EF-S mount designed for APS-C sensors
FOCUS Micro-motor AF system with full-time manual focus capability
APERTURE 7-blade circular diaphragm for smooth background blur
ZOOM Telephoto zoom range equivalent to 88-400mm on 35mm format
CONSTRUCTION Lightweight polycarbonate barrel with metal mount
MIN FOCUS 1.1 meters (3.6 feet) minimum focusing distance
FILTER 58mm front filter thread diameter
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with all Canon APS-C DSLR cameras
WEIGHT Compact and lightweight design at 390 grams
COATING Super Spectra coating to minimize ghosting and flare
EXTENDER Not compatible with Canon EF extenders

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Focal Length 55-250mm
Max Aperture f/4-5.6
Min Aperture f/22-32
Lens Construction 12 elements in 10 groups
Diaphragm Blades 7
Min Focus Distance 1.1m
Max Magnification 0.31x
Filter Size 58mm
Stabilization Yes (4 stops)
Focus Motor Micro-motor
Mount Canon EF-S
Weight 390g
Dimensions 70 x 108 mm