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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
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Star
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94%of customers recommend this product.
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67 out of
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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
Nice Lens
on June 25, 2009
Posted by: JB
from Dallas
This is one nice lens if you're not a snob. One camera shop I deal with turned up there collective noses at this one. Went to another shop and picked one up. Not disappointed so far. Yes, the camera connection is plastic. OH NO! So if it last a few years, I'll be happy.
No, it's not one of those pricey white lenses. But it works for me so far.
Yes, I will buy the 70-200 2.8L. But later. I'm still enjoying this one.
We are traveling to Europe this summer. Which one would I take a chance on losing or breaking in transit? My pix will be just fine.
No, it's not one of those pricey white lenses. But it works for me so far.
Yes, I will buy the 70-200 2.8L. But later. I'm still enjoying this one.
We are traveling to Europe this summer. Which one would I take a chance on losing or breaking in transit? My pix will be just fine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Nice Lens
on February 24, 2011
Posted by: Lynnzee
from Superior, WI
I bought this lens a few months ago for my Canon T1i! I use this lens quite a bit with almost everything I do! I like it very much for events with many people! It is the perfect size and allows me to get close up shots with out having to be in peoples faces! The price for this lens in fabulous!!
There are though a few things that I am a bit disappointed with. First off I am very disappointed with the time it takes to focus. It takes a bit of thinking on the lenses part to get the right focus. Second I am not to happy with the end ring moving so much! It is harder to work with filters and is VERY noisy!!
The slow focus is something that anyone can work with and the end ring moving is also something I can live with.. So over all I would recommend this lens! It is a nice lens to have in your bag just in case!
Cons: Slow auto-focus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great addition
on July 12, 2010
Posted by: Doug76
from SE Louisiana
Recently I replaced my Rebel XT with the T1i. Along with an included 18-55mm IS, this lens was included in a bundled offer, along with an 8G card.
This lens gives me the longer distance views I wanted, and they are clear views.
I also do astro photography, and this lens will show the craters on the Moon.
Overall, very sharp images. I am well pleased with it.
This lens gives me the longer distance views I wanted, and they are clear views.
I also do astro photography, and this lens will show the craters on the Moon.
Overall, very sharp images. I am well pleased with it.
Pros: typical ease of use, well built, not too heavy
Cons: focus a bit slow but accurate
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great lense for portraits, sports, and wildlife
on October 29, 2010
Posted by: Rebel
from Cincinnati, OH
I purchased this lense due to the following reasons listed below:
* EF-S lense that matches my Canon EOS Rebel XSi
* IS (image stabilizer) feature for handheld shooting of shutter speeds 4 f-stops faster.
* Magnification/conversion factor of 1.6
* Best of the other 5 EF-S lenses
* Small, compact, and weighs just 13.8 oz.
* EF-S lense that matches my Canon EOS Rebel XSi
* IS (image stabilizer) feature for handheld shooting of shutter speeds 4 f-stops faster.
* Magnification/conversion factor of 1.6
* Best of the other 5 EF-S lenses
* Small, compact, and weighs just 13.8 oz.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Upgrade
on February 14, 2009
Posted by: Tuna
from Gettysburg, Pa
Needed lens for long shots, outdoor, some action. Very easy to use - extremely intuitive - super fast focus/wonderful detail. Exceeds expecatations.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Fast auto-focus, better with flash / low light than imagined
Cons: a little bulky
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great lens
on August 10, 2010
Posted by: Benn
from Arkansas
Had this lens before I bought the 100x400 L.Dollar for dollar you can't get a better lens.
Pros: lightweight, sharp, affordable
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Lens!
on August 2, 2016
Posted by: Anonymous
from New York
I recently became a Canon customer after switching from Nikon so I don't have an expert review on this lens but after using it for just a few days I know this lens is reliable. I've been testing the lens with all of the automatic settings so far and the photos look beautiful. I am yet to see what it can do when I play with the settings manually. The zoom and focus are very smooth; this is great for zooming during videos so it isn't choppy. This lens is a must-have for new photographers. I can't speak for experienced photographers but this lens is working great for me, a photographer of around two years.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Lens with Fast Performance
on February 4, 2009
Posted by: solocomputerservices
from Raleigh, NC
I received this lens as a Christmas present for my photography work for web sites. I have used this lens a lot and it performs great. Images are very sharp, color representation is great and the zoom is fantastic. I do not particularly care for the image stabilization, but I am very very happy with this wonderful lens.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality, Fast auto-focus, solid in hand
I would recommend this to a friend!
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