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

Affordable telephoto zoom for APS-C cameras

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 5124B005

Key Features

SENSOR Designed for APS-C format sensors
PROCESSOR N/A
AUTOFOCUS Micro-motor AF system
PHASE DETECTION Compatible with all EOS DSLR phase-detect systems
VIDEO Optimized for video with quiet operation
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 4 stops
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Standard plastic mount, no environmental sealing
BATTERY LIFE N/A

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

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring at front
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Large rubberized zoom ring
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 II

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 55-250mm
Aperture f/4-5.6
Lens Construction 12 elements in 10 groups
Minimum Focus 1.1m
Filter Size 58mm
Stabilization 4-stop Optical IS
Weight 390g
Dimensions 70 x 108 mm