Manufacturer | Canon Canada (Direct) |
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Place of Business | BRAMPTON, ON, L6Y 5Z7 CA |
Item model number | EF-S55-250ISSTM |
Product Dimensions | 11.1 x 7 x 7 cm; 375 g |
ASIN | B00EFILVQU |
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 is STM
Brand | Canon |
Focal length description | 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 |
Lens type | Telephoto |
Compatible mountings | Canon EF-S |
Camera lens description | 300 millimeters |
About this item
- High magnification, compact and lightweight EF-S telephoto zoom lens with Image Stabilization for up to 3.5 equivalent stops of shake correction. Based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. Testing performed using EOS 7D at focal length of 250 millimeter (400 millimeter in 35 millimeter equivalence)
- One UD lens element reduces chromatic aberration throughout the zoom range, for excellent image quality with high resolution and contrast
- New six-group zoom system provides a compact design while achieving a maximum magnification of 0.29x at the telephoto end
- Minimum focusing distance: 2.79 feet; 0.85 meter (full zoom range)
- Kit includes lens, lens cap E-58II, lens dust cap E, instruction book, warranty card
- Compact and lightweight with Optical Image Stabilizer
- 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
- The front element does not rotate, ensuring easy compatibility with accessories like polarizing filters
- 58mm Filter Size
- 0.85m Closest Focusing Distance
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- Batteries : 1 A batteries required.
- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 11.1 x 7 x 7 cm; 375 g
- Date First Available : Aug. 22 2013
- Manufacturer : Canon Canada (Direct)
- Place of Business : BRAMPTON, ON, L6Y 5Z7 CA
- ASIN : B00EFILVQU
- Item model number : EF-S55-250ISSTM
- 鶹 Rank: #12,486 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
- #23 in SLR Camera Lenses
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Fast and silent lens functions. Improved image stabilization. 55-250Mm focal length. Aperture: 1: 4-5.6. one year. 6.7 in. L x 4.6 in. W x 4.3 in. H (1.2 lbs.).
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Telephoto Zoom Lens.
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lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | zoom |
compatible mountings | Canon EF-S | Canon RF | Canon EF, Canon EF-S | Canon EF, Canon EF-S | Canon RF | Canon EF S |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Auto Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Auto/Manual | Auto Focus |
min. focal length | — | 55 millimeters | 420 millimeters | 420 millimeters | 100 millimeters | 18 millimeters |
maximum focal length | — | — | 800 millimeters | 800 millimeters | — | 135 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 250 millimeters | 55210 millimeters | 420 millimeters | 800 millimeters | 100 millimeters | 135 millimeters |
real angle of view | 180 degrees | 27 degrees | 5 degrees | 5 degrees | 61 degrees | 64.8 degrees |
model name | 8546B002 | RF-S55-210mm | — | 420-800mm telephoto lens manual control | CNRF100400F5 | 6097B002 |
min. aperture | — | — | 16 f stop | 8.3 f stop | — | 3.5 millimeters |
max. aperture | 5.6 f stop | 5 f stop | 8.3 f stop | 22 f stop | 400 millimeters | — |
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm F/4-5.6 is STM Telephoto Zoom Lens
The EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is a lightweight and compact zoom lens which offers excellent image quality, usability and affordability. It features a new 6-group optical zoom system, a rear focus system and the use of a stepping motor (STM) to provide fast, quiet auto-focusing for still photography and quiet, smooth AF when used with Movie Servo AF function in movie shooting.
- Filter size: 52mm drop-in
- Max aperture: f/4
- With STM motor and IS
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Customers like the quality, functionality, and zoom performance of the camera lens. They mention it takes very good pictures, captures outlines with real clarity, and works perfectly with their Canon M10 camera. Customers also appreciate the fast autofocus, image stabilization, and sharpness. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the lens's value for money.
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Customers like the quality of the camera lens. They mention it's excellent, has a nice, sturdy feel, and is great for amateur photographers.
"Great lens, good value for the price." Read more
"This is a great lens. I could not be happier with this purchase...." Read more
"Good product, but I dont have much use for it" Read more
"...For the price, it is a great product." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the camera lens. They mention it takes very good pictures, captures outlines with real clarity, and provides great bokeh. Some say it's perfect for taking pictures of birds from their window on cold January. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the zoom range.
"Fast shipping. Image stabilizer. Great pictures." Read more
"...this is 250mm, this is a far superior lens in terms of ease of focus, clarity and detail of photos...." Read more
"...We wanted this for sports pictures and it takes very good pictures. Very clear." Read more
"...Almost $200 cheaper than the regular store price. Takes awesome action shots too. Make sure you get a lens with IS (Image stabilizer)...." Read more
Customers like the functionality of the camera lens. They mention it works well when recording movies, takes nice photos, and works perfectly with their Canon M10 camera. Customers are pleased with the performance and say it does everything they need.
"...works great" Read more
"Fonctionne très bien et livré à temps." Read more
"Works great and gives very impressive results. Nice and light, well made." Read more
"Showed up as expected. Works fine." Read more
Customers like the zoom performance of the camera lens. They mention it provides an effective telephoto focal length range of 88-400 mm. Customers also say the zoom action is positive and smooth. They also say it's an extremely versatile lens.
"...lens used in reasonable lighting conditions this lens is awesome across its zoom range. Focus on this lens is super quick; i am impressed...." Read more
"...Great zoom and focus for the price. I wasnt ready to invest in a telephoto lense that cost more than this one." Read more
"Good zoom, picture quality. Sharper than the 300 mm It was a good purchase." Read more
"A good zoom lens and I like the stabilizer. And less expensive than buying in store" Read more
Customers like the autofocus of the camera lens. They mention it's fast, silent, and accurate. They also appreciate the image stabilization and stepping motor focusing.
"Great Lens for the Price! With great zoom and auto stability and auto focus you too can be a fine photographer...." Read more
"Enjoying this lens. Very fast and quiet, decent quality pictures for a lens of this price, slightly soft at 250mm and some vignetting, though the..." Read more
"Good value for the money. Great focus. Shipping was fast." Read more
"...Very lightweight, smooth zoom and focus." Read more
Customers like the image stabilization feature of the camera lens. They mention the optical image stabilizer works well, eliminating camera motion. Customers also say the autofocus and stabilization feature are definitely worth the extra cost.
"...This lens takes great photos, has IS (image stabilization)..." Read more
"The stabilizer feature is fantastic. I am 72 years old, and took a photo of the crescent moon, without a tripod, and could see the..." Read more
"Great quality product. Zoom quality is excellent. Image stabilization is impressive. Worth the money spent" Read more
"...Obviously, the image stabilization works like a charm. I'm 74 years old and not as steady as I used to be...." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the camera lens. They mention it provides good sharpness, fast focus, and takes very sharp photos at any focal length.
"Pictures turn out clean and sharp. It is a joy to use this lens. My favorite lens, I'm happy I decided to get it :-)" Read more
"...photo of the black capped chickadee shows the remarkable detail and sharpness...." Read more
"Excellent lens, sharp right to the end. FAR better buy than the 70-300, which can be brutal for soft images over the 200 mark." Read more
"...The lens is sharp, autofocus is really fast and you almost can't hear it (a true STM, not like the Canon 24mm lens)...." Read more
Customers like the noise level of the camera lens. They mention it's very silent when focusing and the small sound is nothing to worry about if you don't record in a silent environment.
"...silent and quick autofocus 2) full time manual over-ride 3) no rotation of the front element of the lens...." Read more
"Enjoying this lens. Very fast and quiet, decent quality pictures for a lens of this price, slightly soft at 250mm and some vignetting, though the..." Read more
"Awesome lense very quiet and sharp takes quality photo in good price." Read more
"EDIT#3 The lens takes amazing pictures. The small sound is nothing to worry about if you dont record in silent environment...." Read more
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- Reviewed in Canada on April 22, 2025Verified PurchasePictures turn out clean and sharp. It is a joy to use this lens. My favorite lens, I'm happy I decided to get it :-)
Pictures turn out clean and sharp. It is a joy to use this lens. My favorite lens, I'm happy I decided to get it :-)
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- Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2015Verified PurchaseGot this lens as an upgrade to the Canon EF-S 55-250 IS II telephoto lens for my Canon T3 This is a significant upgrade over the previous lens. I shoot a fair bit of video and one of the main advantages of this lens is the very fast autofocus system (STM) which is essentially silent. The image stabilizer (IS) feature of this lens is also completely silent. This makes for shooting video very smooth and quiet. The autofocus speed of this is slower than a USM lens but is much better for video than a similar USM lens because of it's silent nature throughout the telephoto range. One feature I particularly enjoy is the lens' ability to focus track a subject smoothly. Very impressive for a budget telephoto lens often sold in camera kits.
Two other great practical things about this lens is that it allows full-time manual override while in autofocus mode. The focus is drive-by-wire electronic manual override with no physical connection to the focus system meaning that the camera must be powered on for this to work. This may be a problem depending on what you use your camera for but it wasn't a huge issue for me. The focus ring is set for precision over speed which is means more turning for really fine focus. This is also what I prefer. Secondly, the front element of the lens does not rotate with focusing. This means that lens hoods and filters do not rotate and can remain in their desired orientation while focusing.
As a final feature, this lens has one extra lens element over the previous version and I've noticed a slight improvement in the Bokeh (the quality of background blur) compared to the previous lens. The image quality remains excellent as in the previous version. There is, however, quite a bit of vignetting, especially on the telephoto end of the zoom. This was also present in the previous version of this lens however.
Overall, I purchased this lens for 1) silent and quick autofocus 2) full time manual over-ride 3) no rotation of the front element of the lens. I wish there was a direct link to the focus instead of drive-by-wire but despite this, the upgrade was worth it for me. I would definitely recommend.
- Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2025Verified PurchaseGreat quality product. Zoom quality is excellent. Image stabilization is impressive.
Worth the money spent
- Reviewed in Canada on March 5, 2018Verified PurchaseEDIT#3
The lens takes amazing pictures. The small sound is nothing to worry about if you dont record in silent environment. For the price I got it for (219$) you will never find anything close to this lens quality!
EDIT#2
It seems that the rattling noise is normal because I tested several lenses from different stores and they all make it. Maybe I am too sensitive to those sounds because almost nobody noticed it. But all arround its a REALLY great lense for the price I paid!! I bought it at best buy to check the sound (which was there) and it is really more expensive at best buy!
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I just foud out that it is making a rattling sound when I zoom in video mode (it is not from the IS). It is loud enough to be heard in the video so it is bothering...
The shipping box was dammaged so maybe it is the cause. At the beginning I tought it was not important because the inside box was ok, but now that I foud that it's making a weird noise, it makes me nervous..
Imay have to return it but it is really sad because I loved it!!!
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I must say that I am amazed that I had this deal !
The lens is brand new, in the original box and with the warranty card. Everything is original.
I was hesitant to buy at the beginning because there was a so big difference between the seller price (218$ CAD) and the price at best buy (399+tax), but I am glad I took the decision to buy it!
I just had the chance to try it a little and everything seems A+. The lens is sharp, autofocus is really fast and you almost can't hear it (a true STM, not like the Canon 24mm lens). I will keep you update if anything comes up, and also for the performance of the lens. But from my first impression, I think it is the best lens that I could have bought for this price.
I bought it from the seller Canadian Dealz and everything went well and it is shipping with amazon prime, so it is a big plus.
I already love it!
- Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2019Verified PurchaseThe Canon EF-S 55-250mm F/4-5.6 IS STM is designed for Canon EF & EF-S lens mounts, but I bought it for use with the Canon M100. With the Commlite EOS-M adapter, the combo works flawlessly, enabling both AF and IS. Compared to its two earlier versions, this lens is definitely superior, sharper and very quiet during zooming--which is crucial for video.
The Canon M100 has the native Canon EF-M zoom, smaller and lighter (EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM), but finally went for the EF-S lens because of 3 factors: longer reach, 1/3-stop faster, and sharper wide open. As for the price, the EF-S lens-adapter combo is still significantly less than the EF-M lens. After using it for several days, I'm happy with the decision. As an added bonus, the adapter allows me to use other EF-S lenses with the M-bodies. If you have no EF-S lenses and prefer the smaller size & weight, go for the EF-M zoom. Can't go wrong with either version.
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AmandaReviewed in Brazil on November 7, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Otima lente
Verified PurchaseOtimo produto, ja testei ele. A foto da lua com o bem te vi esta editada e tem sobreposição. O resto esta sem edição e todas a 250mm, tem que estar relativamente perto do animal, mas sai imagens muito bonitas.
AmandaOtima lente
Reviewed in Brazil on November 7, 2023
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- AnoopReviewed in India on January 9, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for Canon DSLR cameras. Use it to belive it!
Verified PurchaseThis lens had been on my wishlist for quite a while. When the price dropped just right, I took the opportunityimmediately and bought it. The zoom is decent but the ability to click a far away subject with a blur background with total clarity proved my decision to be correct in buying this lens. That's one of the reasons why this lenda is still selling 10 years after it was released by canon. The best part is the super silent AF. All-in-all, a good buy for enthusiasts and beginners.
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ValerioReviewed in Italy on July 18, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars teleobiettivo low-budget ma ottime performance! E' Canon a tutti gli effetti.
Verified Purchasecomprato in previsione di un safari in Africa, ha soddisfatto completamente le mie aspettative.
Corpo di ottima fattura e abbastanza solido da sopportare 10 giorni di fuoristrada, leggero per la tipologia di obiettivo.
Autofocus buono e sulla mia EOS 1200D, sebbene la luminosità sia ovviamente limitata (a meno che non spendiate 5 volte questo prezzo per l'alta gamma), ho avuto grandi soddisfazioni con scatti su campo aperto e soleggiato, anche in full-zoom!
Consiglio assolutamente se cerchi un entry-level che guarda alla qualità, Canon non sbaglia.