Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Lens Summary

Brand: Canon

Also Known As: Canon 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Lens Type: Zoom Lens

Format: APS-C / DX

Focus: Autofocus

Lens Mount: Canon EF-S

Release Date: 2013-08-22

MSRP Price: $299

Made in: China

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens is a long-reaching zoom lens that provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 88-400mm, covering portrait-length to telephoto perspectives to suit working with distant subject matter. Greatly benefitting this lens' reach is the incorporation of image stabilization, which works to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 3.5 shutter speed steps to support handheld use in low-light conditions. An STM stepping focus motor is also integrated into the lens' design to provide smooth, quiet, and fast focusing performance that is ideally-suited to video applications as well as tracking moving subjects. The rear focusing system, high-speed CPU, and an enhanced AF algorithm also contribute to quickened overall AF speeds. Full-time manual focus is also supported to permit fine-tuning of focus even while working in AF modes. Additionally, the front lens section does not rotate during focusing to better facilitate the use of polarizing filters.


Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypeZoom Lens
Focal Length55-250mm
Mount TypeCanon EF-S
FormatAPS-C / DX
Compatible Format(s)APS-C/DX
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Zoom Ratio4.54x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.29x
Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization)Yes
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/4-5.6
Minimum Aperturef/22-f/32
Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)27° 50'
Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)6° 15'
Optical Information
Lens Elements15
Lens Groups12
Diaphragm Blades7 (Rounded)
Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements1
Super Spectra CoatingYes
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
Stepper Motor (STM)Yes
Internal FocusingYes
Minimum Focus Distance0.85m
Filter Information
Filter Size58mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions70 x 111.2mm
Weight375g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack

Lens Construction

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens Construction

MTF Chart

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM MTF Chart

Looking for even more exclusive content?

On Photography Life, you already get world-class articles with no advertising every day for free. As a Member, you'll get even more:

Silver ($5/mo)
  • Exclusive articles
  • Member Q&A chat
  • Early lens test results
  • "Creative Landscape Photography" eBook
Gold ($12/mo)
  • All that, PLUS:
  • Online workshops
  • Monthly photo critiques
  • Vote on our next lens reviews
 
 
guest

0 Comments
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments