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Canon - EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens - Black
Average Customer Rating:
4.3
Rating breakdown 152 reviews
5 Stars
90
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
4
1 Star
4
90%of customers recommend this product.
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123 out of
136)
Customer Reviews for Canon - EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens - Black
Posted by: Quinn
Verified Purchase:Yes
Super happy with this lens. I am a beginner and it’s working so nicely. Getting some great wildlife closeups!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: TKRacePhoto
from Ct
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good lense, crisp. A welcomed addition to my bag for distance purposes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
About what I expected
on January 24, 2011
Posted by: Ryan708
from New Hampshire
Not a bad lense for the price, at 55mm to about 150 I find the Immages very sharp, wide open at 250 is pretty soft, but the IS allows me to stop it down a bit, wich makes it more crispy, AF is a tad slow and the IS is noisy(odd i know). If taking a Long expose (3 sec or more) dissable the IS, it tends to slowly wander and cause blurriness in long exposures. I do plan on upgrading someday, but for the money this is not bad!
Pros: cheap, nice zoom, is
Cons: soft above 175mm
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
A Great zoom for low budjets
on February 2, 2011
Posted by: Vinnie
from Paris, France
I purchased this lens for my T1i, and I simply love it. It does 99% of what I want to do with a telephoto zoom.
The only problem : the front lens rotates while focusing, so using of a polarizer isn't funny...
The only problem : the front lens rotates while focusing, so using of a polarizer isn't funny...
Pros: Super-sharp images, efficient is, wide zoom range, small size
Cons: Slow auto-focus, front lens rotates
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Cant really complain.
on January 23, 2011
Posted by: Anonymous
from New Orleans, LA
For the price of this lens i cant really complain. It came wit my Rebel T2i. There is little to no distortion around the edges while it is zoomed all the way out at 18mm. It delivers fairly sharp images. I cant really complain about it besides it being made of plastic and its rotating front element. Also the Auto-focus is not the fastest. Good wide angle for casual photographers and beginners.
Pros: good enough for price
Cons: rotating front element, made of plastic, Slow auto-focus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
CANON QUALITY
on April 10, 2011
Posted by: Cdawg2323
from NE Ohio
Pound per pound , round for round, simply put Canon delivers.The IS system is a must and gift from the gods as far as picture taking. The lens ii self is solid as a rock balanced and quiet. At maximum distance the image is sharp and close up the detail is scary good. I buy and will only buy Canon for my serious picture taking.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Value/Performance
on April 29, 2011
Posted by: ghoward671
from Waco, TX
I am most pleased,but more surprised by a relatively low cost lens. Canon has done their homework with this lens in combining quality optics with outstanding IS in a relatively light weight package. I have taken long range, macro, and portrait shots with great satisfaction.
Highly recommend!
Highly recommend!
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, is above average
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
2ND TIME AROUND MUCH BETTER.
on August 30, 2012
Posted by: FIJI M
from LAS VEGAS/HENDERSON NEVADA
VERY VERY LIGHTWEIGHT LENS FOR KIT BAG.
GREAT IMAGE STABILIZATION SYSTEM.
VERY VERY GOOD IMAGE QUALITY.
FAST AUTO FOCUS WITH GOOD LIGHTING.
BUILD QUALITY SEMI-DECENT.
INEXPENSIVE EF-S WIDE ANGLE LENS FOR SHOOTING.
DESIGNED ONLY FOR USE ON ALL EOS DIGITAL REBELS, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D AND 7D DIGITAL EOS CAMERAS.
THIS LENS IS VERY SHARP AT 18mm, BUT DROPS OFF QUITE A BIT AT 55mm.
GREAT IMAGE STABILIZATION SYSTEM.
VERY VERY GOOD IMAGE QUALITY.
FAST AUTO FOCUS WITH GOOD LIGHTING.
BUILD QUALITY SEMI-DECENT.
INEXPENSIVE EF-S WIDE ANGLE LENS FOR SHOOTING.
DESIGNED ONLY FOR USE ON ALL EOS DIGITAL REBELS, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D AND 7D DIGITAL EOS CAMERAS.
THIS LENS IS VERY SHARP AT 18mm, BUT DROPS OFF QUITE A BIT AT 55mm.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Super-sharp images, sharp at 18mm, very lightweight, image stabilization
Cons: drop off @ 55mm
I would recommend this to a friend!
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