Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2213 reviews of Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the size and design are generally positive. The reliability and usability also get good feedback.

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On average, users rate this product 90/100 and experts rate this product 82/100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the design. The price is also appreciated.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 396 user reviews of Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the size and design are generally positive. The reliability and usability also get good views.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : PC Magazine (pcmag.com)

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

Impressive sharpness. STM focus motor. 4.5x zoom range. Light and compact design.

Modest aperture. Plastic lens mount. Lens hood not included.

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is a sharp telephoto zoom, but its aperture is anything but ambitious.

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Matthew Fitzgerald (cnet.com)

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

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

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.

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.

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

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

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens is a small, light and economical telephoto zoom with a long focal length range - one that matches up very well to many general purpose zoom lenses. As it is an "EF-S" lens, the 55-250 IS can only be mounted on...

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Webmaster (digitalphotographygear.com)

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Review

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS telephoto zoom lens is designed for the consumer grade user who desires an affordable tool that offers Canon optical quality, a wide range of focal lengths and image stabilization at a

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

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

A budget-priced tele-zoom lens with built-in image stabilisation. Canon's new EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS is designed specifically for cameras with ‘APS-C' sized sensors and combines light weight with a very low price tag for an optically-stabilised...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Julia Silber (popphoto.com)

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

An 88-400mm equivalent, this is Canon's longest EF-S (digital only) zoom, and roughly the low-cost digital alternative to its 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L full-frame "white" image-stabilized zoom that's so hot with pros. At $280, street, this 55-250mm is by...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Bob Atkins (photo.net)

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 to...

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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Expert review by : Matthew Fitzgerald (cnet.com.au)

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

A lightweight, compact design with its stabilisation and an 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.

Lightweight and compact ; Affordably priced ; Very usable manual focus capability ; Optical image stabilisation 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

Conclusion For the entry-level Canon shooter, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS provides an affordable way to gain image stabilisation on a telephoto lens and represents a good option for an entry-level shooter or more advanced users on a budget. When...

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Matthew Fitzgerald (cnet.com.au)

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

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.

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : TIPA (tipa.com)

Best Entry-level Lens: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

This telephoto zoom offers a tremendous range of focal lengths and features an optical image stabilizer, which allows around 4 stops of light to be gained. This asset compensates for the modest aperture of f/4-5.6, and in terms of use, effectively...

Apr, 2008

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