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canon ef-s 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is Reviews
Telephoto zoom lens - 55 mm - 250 mm - f/4.0-5.6 IS - Canon EF-S More product details
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Lightweight and compact ; affordably priced ; very usable manual focus capability ; optical image... (cnet.com)
Available for less than $300, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS is a lightweight, affordable... (zdnet.com)
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We have collected and analyzed 23 expert reviews and 329 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 79/100 and users rate it 90/100. The average review date is January 10, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 100707 reviews from other Lenses & Filters. Last update: November 21, 2009.
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Expert Reviews (23)
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4.0-5.6 IS lens
Available for less than $300, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS is a lightweight, affordable first or second lens to complement your entry-level or midrange digital SLR. With its 400mm-equivalent focal length, you get the reach and angle of view ...
A lightweight, compact design coupled with its stabilized 400mm-equivalent focal length zoom and affordable price make the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS a versatile lens for entry-level shooters and amateurs on a budget.
For the entry-level Canon shooter, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS provides...
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4.0-5.6 IS lens review
Lightweight and compact ; affordably priced ; very usable manual focus capability ; optical image stabilization for sharper handheld photos at slow shutter speeds
All-plastic construction, which is less durable than metal ; sharpness falls off at 250mm where it is likely to see a lot of use
Broad zoom range: 35mm-equivalent of 84mm to 400mm.
Available for less than $300, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS is a...
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Canon EF-S 55-250/4-5.6 IS Lens Review
The EF-S 55-250IS is a relatively new lens designed to supplement the EF-S 18-55IS "Kit Lens" for the Digital Rebel line of DSLRs. Like the EF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6 IS, the 55-250/4-5.6 IS uses Canon's new low cost IS system. Nevertheless, Canon claims up ...
Like the image stabilized EF-S 18-55IS, the EF-S 55-250IS seems to be Canon's answer to low-cost DSLR bodies with stabilization built in, which are currently being offered by Sony, Pentax and Olympus. With those DSLR bodies a stabilized lens is not ...
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User Reviews (329)
Canon shot a blank
I have always shot Nikon and never had a lens go bad. So much for my high expectations of Canon.
Excellent picture quality. At least for the first month
Seems a bit poorly built compared to my previous experience with Nikon lenses. Lasted a whopping 32 days before the image stabilzer went faulty
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens
quality vs price this lens packs way too much quality for the price. thanks to newegg.com and all of their employees for the secure and flawless transaction in a speedy fashion. :D
i cant take it off my rebel xti. it takes amazing pictures. zoom is spectacular, IS is flawless and all in all for the price this lens is a GREAT BUY
everybody is going to think that you are a pro now so be ready to attend soccer, games park outings, taking portraits etc. etc
Quality
Again if you have a great camera save yourself the headache and get a great lens the first time around.!!!!
If you own a great camera don't waste your time with a cheap lens go straight to this or better. Great Lens, no complaints, smooth fast auto focus, crisp clean pics, Using with a 50D I cant seem to take a bad pic even if I wanted to
Unrelated, can't seem to find that perfect Bag to fit the new setup. I like the compact bag I have but will not hold Cam and Lens while they are connected and I would like to leave them paired..Oh well worth the sacrifice. LOL
Manufacturer's Description
The compact and affordable EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS offers powerful telephoto performance. Its 4-stop Image Stabilizer with automatic panning detection effectively suppresses blur in low light. The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS is a telephoto zoom lens combining powerful performance with high image quality. With a focal length equivalent of 88-400mm in 35mm format, it is ideal for photographers seeking an affordable, versatile lens for general-purpose telephoto photography. To combat the effects...
