27 October 2016

Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS STM Telephoto Lens: Links to professional / consumer reviews

Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS STM Ultra Wide Lens: Links to professional / consumer reviews
Canon announced the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Telephoto Zoom Lens on 22 August 2013. Official Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS STM Lens Press Release.

For photographers and videographers looking to add versatility and range to their lens collection, the new EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM telephoto zoom lens is a dream come true. Compact and lightweight with Optical Image Stabilizer for up to 3.5* equivalent stops of shake correction, it extends the camera's reach significantly, capturing sharp images of far away objects, even when handheld. It features Canon's amazing STM stepping motor and a newly designed high-speed CPU, rear focus mechanism and improved AF algorithm for high-speed performance, supporting Canon's Movie Servo AF for smooth, quiet and continuous focus adjustments. (Source: Canon USA).

Comprehensive / Professional Reviews - Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS STM Lens


Consumer / User Reviews - Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS STM Lens

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Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS STM Lens Features / Specifications

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture

55-250mm 1:4-5.6

Lens Construction
15 elements in 12 groups

Diagonal Angle of View
27° 50' - 6° 15'

Focus Adjustment
Rear focus system

Closest Focusing Distance
2.79 ft. / 0.85m

Filter Size
58mm diameter

Max. Diameter x Length, Weight
2.8 x 4.4 inches, approx. 13.2 oz. / 70.0 x 111.2mm, approx. 375g

Source: Canon USA