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Canon - EF-S55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Average Customer Rating:
4.7
Rating breakdown 80 reviews
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94%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF-S55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Customer Rating
5
Great telephoto on a budget
on June 5, 2011
Posted by: Jack
from Orlando, FL
About a year ago i had to sell my Canon 75-300 IS lens. I was totally surprised by this lens. A 55-250 Image stabolized lens? A Canon Lens. At first i felt it was too good to be the truth.Until I had the chance to used for the first time. Image stabolized system realy works ( i did as low as 1/15 of a second without tripod with good results), second works great for portraits (narrow depth of field). Focal lenth very usefull. Very light. What i do not like is a plastic mount and front (as well most of the structure). On the other hand i found only couple situations when this was a issue (someone drop the lens and cracked front plastic filter mount). Since this lens is mostly plastic it is also very light. It take a lot less space than older full frame 75-300 IS. Since it is easier to use I also use a lot moreen than 75-300 IS. Picture quality is also very good. I low light focus could be faster. 55-250 can be use with 2x teleconverter for combine focal lenght of 55-400 which more than any photo enthusiast will use in a lifetime (that is in APC CMOS conversion equivalent of 77-350, or with 2x teleconverter 144-700!!!). This makes this lens the only telephoto lens You ever need. Lets not forget a average price of $200, which is less than half of previous 75-300 IS. Now almost anyone can afford second lens. I think Canon is making a revolution in IS affordable yet still good quality lenses. No other brand comes close.
Pros: Super-sharp images, short minimum distance, is system, very light, easy of use, low cost
Cons: Poor build quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: MattCarp
from Atlanta, GA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this lens to supplement my 28-55mm lens on my Rebel T7i. I was amazed at how fast and quiet the focus is.
I’m an amateur, so I may not have the closest eye, but the lens really works well!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Beautiful photos!
on April 6, 2022
Posted by: PoolSideLinda
from Michigan
I am so happy I purchase this lens! My photos are amazing. It is lightweight and highly recommend.
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Customer Rating
5
Quality Images at an affordable price
on April 30, 2011
Posted by: DCM1024
from Columbia, SC
I love this lens! I recently used this lens for a Bridal shoot mounted on my Canon Rebel T2i. I also used the 5D Mark II with the EF 70-200mm IS F/2.8 II for the same shoot. The Bride purchased two 16 x 20 enlargements, one from each camera/lens combo. When viewed side by side, there was no visible difference in quality in the enlargements. I highly recommend this lens as an inexpensive alternative to produce high quality images!
Pros: Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
I love this lens!
on December 2, 2020
Posted by: Kara Y
from Ohio
I’ve had this lens for about two years now, being my only lens for now as I am a hobbyist with my Canon 77D (previously working with a Canon 50D). But I love the two together. If you love portraits and wildlife, then you’ll love this lens! Very sharp, and super versatile. If you’re taking portraits however, be prepared to stand back quite a bit if you’re looking for a blurred background lol. But otherwise, absolutely amazing. I also suggest adding a lens hood for a greater depth in color. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Sue D
from Central New York, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was looking for a lens to fill the gap between my 135 and my 400, and this is a great solution. The lens is light, fits easily in my 'grab and go' bag, and I've been very happy with the images I've gotten.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best Lens for the Price
on January 14, 2011
Posted by: Andrew
from San Francisco, Ca
Canon 55-250mm F/4-5.6 IS
As a photography student in college, I purchased this lens in a Kit with my Canon T2i.
I currently own several lenses and mainly use this lens for portrait shots and it certainly does an excellent job for the price.
I have used this lens for about 32,000 images and it has shot Portrait, Flowers, Insects, Nature and different sort of events with many people.
I currently own several lenses and mainly use this lens for portrait shots and it certainly does an excellent job for the price.
I have used this lens for about 32,000 images and it has shot Portrait, Flowers, Insects, Nature and different sort of events with many people.
It has a great design and feels good in my hand.
The manual focus works excellent.
The manual focus works excellent.
The images are crisp and sharp. I mostly manually focus and shoot with full manual settings.
I plan in the near future/next several weeks to upgrade to the Canon 70-200mm F/4 IS USM or the Canon 70-200mm F/2.8 IS USM.
Though soon this lens will be replaced, it will still serve as a great backup lens. If you are on a low budget, you can accomplish a great deal of beautiful images with this lens.
Pros: great manual focus, excellent quality for the price, images are sharp
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
great lens
on March 23, 2009
Posted by: digiman
I just got this lens today and am very impressed with the sharpness and contrast. I really wasn't expecting the quality of the images I have gotten from it. It focuses quickly and feels better made than I had expected. My only disappointment about it is not being able to use my 2x converter with it.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Fast auto-focus, acceptable close focusing distance
I would recommend this to a friend!
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