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

Versatile telephoto zoom for APS-C Canon DSLRs

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 14
Price 17
Usability 16
Brand Canon
Model 8546B002

Key Features

OPTICS 15 elements in 12 groups with one UD lens element
AUTOFOCUS Stepping Motor (STM) for smooth, quiet AF during video
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 3.5 stops of compensation
APERTURE 7-blade circular aperture for pleasing background blur
MAGNIFICATION Maximum magnification of 0.29x at 250mm
MINIMUM FOCUS 0.85m (2.79 ft) across the entire zoom range
FILTER SIZE 58mm front filter thread
COMPATIBILITY Designed exclusively for Canon EF-S mount APS-C cameras
CONSTRUCTION High-quality plastic barrel with metal mount
VIDEO Optimized for Movie Servo AF on compatible EOS bodies
ZOOM Internal focusing system with non-rotating front element
COATING Super Spectra coating to minimize ghosting and flare
WEIGHT Lightweight design at approximately 375g

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

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Electronic manual focus
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 STM

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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 15 elements in 12 groups
Diaphragm Blades 7
Min Focus Distance 0.85m
Max Magnification 0.29x
Filter Thread 58mm
Stabilization 3.5 stops
Focus Motor STM
Mount Canon EF-S
Weight 375g
Dimensions 70 x 111.2 mm
Weather Sealing No