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Telephoto zoom lens - 55 mm - 250 mm - f/4.0-5.6 IS - Canon EF-S More product details

canon ef-s 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is
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352 reviews

November, 2009

79 / 100

23 Experts

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329 Users

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alaTest collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of the canon ef-s 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is from bestbuy.com. The average user rating from bestbuy.com is 85 out of 100.

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Canon - 55-250mm

"The Image Stabilizer is a very nice feature. Great Pictures" Great Lens

Canon - 55-250mm f/4-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens for S

"Can't complain about this little gem! For the price the quality is exceptional!" Inexpensive, Great quality Pictures! Lightweight! none

Great for the Money

"I've used this camera for several family trips, and I've taken over 1,000 pictures with this lens. I was a bit skeptical about the lens simply becaus...

Okay for the money

"It takes nice pictures for the money, gets a little blurr around the edges. I returned this and bought the 70mm 300mm IS lens." Nice price $299 for ...

Average Rating

85

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alaTest collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the canon ef-s 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is from ciao.com. The average user rating from ciao.com is 87 out of 100.

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

...IS is one of the Canon lineup for the EF-S mounting. Innovative in a diffrent way is the EF-S lens, ehich was developed exclusively for APS-C digit...

affordable canon lens

...less than $ 300, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS is a cabinet that is easy and affordable first or the second goal to complete its entry or midra...

affordable canon lens

...less than $ 300, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS is a cabinet that is easy and affordable first or the second goal to complete its entry or midra...

Average Rating

87

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alaTest collected and analyzed 1 user reviews of the canon ef-s 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is from dell.com. The average user rating from dell.com is 80 out of 100.

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Good value

A good value for the price, about half of any other stabilized lens of similar range. Could be better built , including a metal mount. I would gladly ...

Average Rating

80

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alaTest collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of the canon ef-s 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is from newegg.com. The average user rating from newegg.com is 89 out of 100.

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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 mo...

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 trans...

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 you...

Excellent Value Lens

I say buy this if you are first starting out. Ive gotten loads of great photos with just my xsi/450d and this lens and the kit lens 18-55 IS. One thin...

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alaTest collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of the canon ef-s 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is from pricegrabber.com. The average user rating from pricegrabber.com is 85 out of 100.

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A great deal

Overall, I'm very satisfied with this lens considering of its price range. It is very useful on a 1.6x body and I'm using it even more often than my s...

Good low-cost telephoto choice. IS is great.

The No. 1 reason to buy this lens is image stabilization. I wouldn't buy any telephoto lens without IS nowadays. Compare any two pictures taken at 250...

You do get what you pay for

Only 2 weeks usage, but I am generally pleased with the lens. It's not great, but it is a budget level lens, so expectations should not be high. Consi...

A great deal

Overall, I'm very satisfied with this lens considering of its price range. It is very useful on a 1.6x body and I'm using it even more often than my s...

Average Rating

85

US

alaTest collected and analyzed 102 user reviews of the canon ef-s 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is from amazon.com. The average user rating from amazon.com is 90 out of 100.

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Nice lens

Nice lens I bought this lens for the image stabilization, replacing a 70-300 without IS. It does help and the lens works good for this price point. I...

Great for a D-SLR beginner

Great for a D-SLR beginner I don't know much about photography. Until a week ago, I've always just used point-and-shoot cameras, and had no idea what...

Canon Telephoto lense

Canon Telephoto lense The Canon lenses are great quality. I purchased this as a refurbished item through Amazon and have not been disappointed. High...

Good enough for me!

Good enough for me! As a recreational photographer. Mostly youth sports. This lens gave me everything I needed. I can shoot a soccer game from just ab...

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alaTest collected and analyzed 1 user reviews of the canon ef-s 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is from cnet.com.au. The average user rating from cnet.com.au is 60 out of 100.

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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4.0-5.6 IS lens

telephoto end is always sharper. You can't take proper photos or have shakey hands. increase iso and Tv .. Cheap slow lense.

Average Rating

60

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alaTest collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of the canon ef-s 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is from reevoo.com. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 91 out of 100.

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Canon EF-S 55-250MM F/4-5.6 IS

All good A bit long when fully extended but not a problem

Canon EF-S 55-250MM F/4-5.6 IS

very good value for money, good optical quality

EF-S 55-250MM F4-5.6 IS Zoom Lens

very good value for money, good optical quality.

EF-S 55-250MM F4-5.6 IS Zoom Lens

Image stabilization works well although does use more battery. Image quality is excellent even at maximum zoom. Build quality is good for the price. N...

Average Rating

91

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alaTest collected and analyzed 36 user reviews of the canon ef-s 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is from amazon.co.uk. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 93 out of 100.

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Does what it says on the tin!!

Does what it says on the tin!! After much investigation, I opted for this Canon lens to supplement the kit lens 18-55mm for my 450D. The picture quali...

Canon ef-s 55-250mm

Canon ef-s 55-250mm A great lens for the price. It is light but well made and has an excellent zoom range. IS makes the lens much more useable at the ...

Not bad

Not bad This lens for the price is not bad. It gives a good quality picture. The telephoto range is nice. I used it as my normal everyday lens for a ...

Canon EF-S 55-250 Lens

Canon EF-S 55-250 Lens Canon EF-S 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS Telephoto Lens. Have now had a oportunity to try out the lens, the lens feels solid yet is light ...

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