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| Brand | Canon |
| Focal Length Description | 55-250 |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF-S |
| Camera Lens Description | 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II |
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- Canon EF-S Mount (not compatible with full sensor DSLRs)
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- Ideal for emphasising subjects shot against distracting backgrounds
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| lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| compatible mountings | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
| lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
| focus type | Micromotor | Manual Focus, Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Manual Focus | Micromotor | Stepper motor |
| minimum focal length | 55 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 55 millimeters | — |
| max focal length | 250 millimeters | 250 millimeters | 250 millimeters | 250 millimeters | 250 millimeters | — |
| fixed focal length | 0 millimeters | 250 millimeters | 250 millimeters | 250 millimeters | 250 millimeters | 250 millimeters |
| real angle of view | 27 degrees | — | 29 degrees | 27 degrees | 18.33 degrees | 180 degrees |
| model name | 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens | EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is STM | EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II | 8546B002 | 2044B002 | 8546B002 |
| max aperture | 5.6 f stop | 4 f stop | 4 f stop | 1.4 millimeters | 4 f stop | 5.6 f stop |
| diaphragm blades | 7 | 7 | — | 7 | — | 7 |
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| Product Dimensions | 4.25 x 2.76 x 2.76 inches |
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| Item Weight | 13.8 ounces |
| ASIN | B0011NVMO8 |
| Item model number | 2044B002 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #155 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | January 23, 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
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Incorporating Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology, this Canon 55-250mm telephoto zoom lens captures long distance, low-light shots far better than many comparable lenses, helping you photograph the far-off action of athletes or zoom in for an intimate portrait with a blurred background. The high-zoom-ratio lens is equivalent to a focal length of 88-400mm in the 35mm format (when used on Canon EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses). More significantly, the image stabilizer effect creates an equivalent shutter speed of roughly four stops faster than the same size lens without an image stabilizer. In other words, if the slowest shutter speed you can hold a 250mm lens steadily is normally 1/250th of a second, this Canon lens will let you hand-hold shutter speeds as slow as 1/15th of a second. The lens also boasts a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration to create excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. Delivering an excellent performance at an affordable price for all photographers, the 55-250mm lens carries a one-year warranty.
Specifications
- Focal length: 55-250mm
- Maximum aperture: f/4 to f/5.6
- Lens construction: 12 elements in 10 groups, including one UD-glass element
- Diagonal angle of view: 27 degrees (at 50 feet) to 6 degrees (at 15 feet), with APS-C image sensors
- Focus adjustment: DC motor, gear-driven (front focusing design)
- Closest focusing distance: 3.6 feet (0.31x maximum close-up magnification)
- Filter size: 58mm
- Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 4.3 inches long
- Weight: 13.8 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year This telephoto zoom lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining compactness and lightness, in response to demands of photographers. This high zoom ratio lens is equivalent to a focal length of 88-400mm in the 35mm format (when used on Canon EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses), and the image stabilizer effect equivalent to a shutter speed about 4 stops faster than the same size lens without Image Stabilizer. In other words, if the slowest shutter speed you could formerly hold a 250mm lens steadily was 1/250th of a second, with Canon's 4-stop stabilization correction, you could hand-hold at shutter speeds as slow as 1/15th of a second. It also uses a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. This new EF-S telephoto lens with great features delivers excellent performance at an affordable price for all photographers.
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Customers find this lens performs well, with one noting it takes nice crisp photos. They appreciate its value, with one describing it as a nice inexpensive telephoto zoom for travel. The lens is praised for its build quality, being sturdy for distance photography with a solid feel, and its fast autofocus that works well with T2i cameras. The image stabilization feature is particularly effective, making high-zoom shots easy, and customers like its lightweight design that makes it easy to carry around.
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Customers find the lens excellent and well-performing, with one customer noting it takes nice crisp photos, while another mentions its remarkable depth of field.
"...thrilled at the amount of detail this lens can capture, and at the remarkable DOF and purdy bokeh it can generate...." Read more
"...It's lightweight but it feels well-built and sturdy. The zoom ring feels tight, but not overly so, so there is no zoom creep. -..." Read more
"...L lens by any means, but for 250 bucks, give or take, its a pretty respectable lens...." Read more
"...In summary, for what I do most of the time, this lens is excellent. And I really appreciate the image stabilizer...." Read more
Customers find the lens to be an excellent value, describing it as a budget lens, with one customer noting its good optics-to-price ratio, while another mentions it's a nice inexpensive telephoto zoom for travel.
"Great price for Canon gear!" Read more
"...This lens offers you reasonably sharp photos at a very, very good price. Here's a more indepth evaluation of this lens. - Sharpness..." Read more
"This is a very good lens given its price. Like with any lens selection there..." Read more
"...I wanted light weight, good picture quality, and a reasonable price. I found it in the lowly but capable Canon XS (read my review elsewhere)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the lens's picture quality, noting that it takes quality shots with nice bokeh, and one customer mentions it works well for wildlife photography.
"...of detail this lens can capture, and at the remarkable DOF and purdy bokeh it can generate...." Read more
"...This lens offers you reasonably sharp photos at a very, very good price. Here's a more indepth evaluation of this lens. - Sharpness..." Read more
"...At this time of day, even in the autumn light, I got very crisp shots...." Read more
"...saturation is the most notable deficiency. On the other hand images are very sharp...." Read more
Customers appreciate the lens's zoom capabilities, particularly for getting shots of distant subjects and close-ups, with one customer noting its sharpness throughout the range.
"...results on my computer screen, I am thrilled at the amount of detail this lens can capture, and at the remarkable DOF and purdy bokeh it can generate..." Read more
"...250mm is long enough for most outdoor sports, many nature shots, people from afar, etc. At the..." Read more
"...I've managed to take some really great wildlife shots with this lens on my 600d...." Read more
"...The ability to capture far-off scenes without physically moving closer is a significant advantage, especially for those just branching out into..." Read more
Customers praise the lens's build quality, noting its sturdy construction for distance photography and solid feel, with one customer highlighting its stabilizer feature.
"...It's lightweight but it feels well-built and sturdy. The zoom ring feels tight, but not overly so, so there is no zoom creep. -..." Read more
"...on the outside is a nice matte black plastic; it feels light but sturdy (similar to the old polycarbonate MacBooks)...." Read more
"...of this product, and am very happy with this seller's quality and integrity. Seller's listed price was also extremely competitive. That was nice...." Read more
"...that one could not do with a non-IS lens. * The lens is fairly cheaply built and has a plastic mount. However, the..." Read more
Customers appreciate the lens's autofocus capabilities, finding it fast and accurate, with one customer noting that it works well with the T2i camera.
"...That is what this lens is for, where you can take time to set it up, adjust and take time to snap a picture...." Read more
"...(IS) makes hand-held shots easy at long focal length and medium shutter speeds (e.g. 250mm at 1/250). Bokeh is a pretty nice...." Read more
"...Autofocus is very fast and decisive with this lens. Construction-wise, the lens is still holding up...." Read more
"...The darker things got, the more the auto-focus hemmed and hawed, but that was to be expected...." Read more
Customers praise the lens's image stabilization feature, noting that it keeps photos in focus and makes high zoom shots easy, with one customer mentioning it works particularly well for beach photos.
"...handheld shot, especially at the 250mm end, the IS is immensely helpful for steadying your shots. I'm very impressed...." Read more
"...And I really appreciate the image stabilizer. I can't imagine buying a lens without it since 98% of the shooting I do is hand held." Read more
"...Its light weight and image stabilization (IS) makes hand-held shots easy at long focal length and medium shutter speeds (e.g. 250mm at 1/250)...." Read more
"...It has a good zoom range and includes Image Stabilization, but its performance and build quality reflect its price...." Read more
Customers appreciate that the lens is lightweight and easy to carry around.
"...It's lightweight but it feels well-built and sturdy. The zoom ring feels tight, but not overly so, so there is no zoom creep. -..." Read more
"...I wanted light weight, good picture quality, and a reasonable price. I found it in the lowly but capable Canon XS (read my review elsewhere)...." Read more
"...Its light weight and image stabilization (IS) makes hand-held shots easy at long focal length and medium shutter speeds (e.g. 250mm at 1/250)...." Read more
"...It's lightweight, which is great for portability, but it does lack the solid feel of more expensive glass...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2025Style: BaseProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified PurchaseIt's as described. Now the real fun begins...once I receive my camera!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2025Style: BaseProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified PurchaseGreat price for Canon gear!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2013Style: BaseProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified PurchaseFirst things first:
If you own a pricey, high-performance sports car, you don't saddle it with tires made for a sensible family sedan because, gosh, they were such a great deal. You'll be sorely disappointed in the results, and you'll look like a dang fool in the process.
Similarly, if you own a sensible family sedan, you don't throw a bunch of money at fat, sticky tires made for a sports car to put on it in the hopes you'll feel like Mario Andretti eyeing checkered flags. See outcome above.
In other words, pro-quality glass goes on top-notch, full-frame cameras. APS-C cameras like the Rebel series get the EF-S glass. That way, everybody should be happy.
That out of the way, on to this lens.
I had no qualms ordering this lens owing to my experience with other of Canon's more popularly-priced offerings. My Rebel T3 has proven to be a gracious amount of camera for the price of a song (or close to it). Plus, my experiences with my Canon EF-S 18-135mm and 50mm f1.8, and past experience with their Powershot SX30 "superzoom," has taught me that Canon knows how to pack a fair amount of punch into modestly-priced glass.
So when my 55-250mm arrived at my workplace, today, I tore out of the office as soon as possible to take advantage of the remaining daylight to see what this baby could do. And I'm not at all disappointed.
Even at twilight in my local cemetery, the IS held true for full-zoom shot after full-zoom shot. The darker things got, the more the auto-focus hemmed and hawed, but that was to be expected. When this happens, I look for the sharpest amount of contrast at the focus point to help the lens out, or know it's time to go to manual focus. These are quite the handier options to having to haul out the tripod (not that I don't value having my tripod for when it's absolutely necessary, but it does tend to cut the feeling of spontaneity one gets hand shooting).
Reviewing the results on my computer screen, I am thrilled at the amount of detail this lens can capture, and at the remarkable DOF and purdy bokeh it can generate. I can tell we're going to be best buds for years to come.
And let's not forget -- the ostensible 250mm reach translates into 400mm when multiplied by the 1.6X crop factor. Say hello to the craters on the moon.
Prior to purchasing this lens, I was toying first with the idea of the Canon 75-300mm lens. But the lack of IS was a deal breaker, for me, and I'm not in a position to spring for the IS version of that lens.
Then I toyed with the idea of a 2X converter. But that's an automatic two full stops down on the max aperture of the lens you couple it with. Like the lack of IS on the 75-300mm, this just seemed like unnecessary baggage to burden myself with.
And so the 55-250mm with IS became the sweet voice of reason.
Finally: My goal with my pictures is mood and effect, so I believe heavily in the transformative powers of Photoshop. However, I've posted some unadorned shots made with this lens as a taste of what it can deliver.
5.0 out of 5 starsFirst things first:Another solidly square deal from Canon
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2013
If you own a pricey, high-performance sports car, you don't saddle it with tires made for a sensible family sedan because, gosh, they were such a great deal. You'll be sorely disappointed in the results, and you'll look like a dang fool in the process.
Similarly, if you own a sensible family sedan, you don't throw a bunch of money at fat, sticky tires made for a sports car to put on it in the hopes you'll feel like Mario Andretti eyeing checkered flags. See outcome above.
In other words, pro-quality glass goes on top-notch, full-frame cameras. APS-C cameras like the Rebel series get the EF-S glass. That way, everybody should be happy.
That out of the way, on to this lens.
I had no qualms ordering this lens owing to my experience with other of Canon's more popularly-priced offerings. My Rebel T3 has proven to be a gracious amount of camera for the price of a song (or close to it). Plus, my experiences with my Canon EF-S 18-135mm and 50mm f1.8, and past experience with their Powershot SX30 "superzoom," has taught me that Canon knows how to pack a fair amount of punch into modestly-priced glass.
So when my 55-250mm arrived at my workplace, today, I tore out of the office as soon as possible to take advantage of the remaining daylight to see what this baby could do. And I'm not at all disappointed.
Even at twilight in my local cemetery, the IS held true for full-zoom shot after full-zoom shot. The darker things got, the more the auto-focus hemmed and hawed, but that was to be expected. When this happens, I look for the sharpest amount of contrast at the focus point to help the lens out, or know it's time to go to manual focus. These are quite the handier options to having to haul out the tripod (not that I don't value having my tripod for when it's absolutely necessary, but it does tend to cut the feeling of spontaneity one gets hand shooting).
Reviewing the results on my computer screen, I am thrilled at the amount of detail this lens can capture, and at the remarkable DOF and purdy bokeh it can generate. I can tell we're going to be best buds for years to come.
And let's not forget -- the ostensible 250mm reach translates into 400mm when multiplied by the 1.6X crop factor. Say hello to the craters on the moon.
Prior to purchasing this lens, I was toying first with the idea of the Canon 75-300mm lens. But the lack of IS was a deal breaker, for me, and I'm not in a position to spring for the IS version of that lens.
Then I toyed with the idea of a 2X converter. But that's an automatic two full stops down on the max aperture of the lens you couple it with. Like the lack of IS on the 75-300mm, this just seemed like unnecessary baggage to burden myself with.
And so the 55-250mm with IS became the sweet voice of reason.
Finally: My goal with my pictures is mood and effect, so I believe heavily in the transformative powers of Photoshop. However, I've posted some unadorned shots made with this lens as a taste of what it can deliver.
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2010Style: BaseProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified PurchaseThe Canon EF-S 55-250mm is a perfect choice if you shoot mostly wide angle shots and don't want to blow a ton of money on a telephoto zoom lens that you only use occasionally. This lens offers you reasonably sharp photos at a very, very good price. Here's a more indepth evaluation of this lens.
- Sharpness
The sharpness is on par with that of the 18-55mm kit lens. In the right conditions, it's almost (but not quite) pro-grade. For a budget lens, it's really about as sharp as they come. I think it's safe to say in terms of sharpness this lens will satisfy all but the most fastidious of prosumers.
You best bet for seeing how sharp this lens is is to seek out professional review sites that show you a 100% crop of pictures taken with this lens and then decide for yourself.
- Chromatic Aberration (CA)
In bright sunlight, where chromatic aberration is most pronounced, the chromatic aberration on this lens is barely noticeable and probably imperceptible to the untrained eye. In more even lighting, this lens shows no signs of CA.
- Auto-Focus (AF)
The auto-focus is fast enough for still subjects, but for very fast-moving subjects, it's a hit-or-miss. I gave this lens a good workout shooting cheetahs running close to their top speeds at the Animal Ark, Reno, NV (OT: cheetahs can run at speeds of 70 mph or greater). Most of my shots came out blurry (and that's not due to motion blur) because the auto-focus wasn't fast enough.
Like the kit lens, the auto-focus has trouble in lowlight conditions. It also has trouble with surfaces that lack texture. The motor whirs back and forth trying to lock on to a focus. It can be a little annoying at times.
- Image Stabilization (IS)
The image stabilization is amazing, even at 250mm. Interestingly, you can hear a click when the image stabilization mechanism kicks in. For handheld shot, especially at the 250mm end, the IS is immensely helpful for steadying your shots. I'm very impressed. (Bear in mind, too, the rule of thumb: the shutter speed should be at least as fast as the reciprocal of the focal length.)
- Internal Focus (IF)
The lack of IF would not ordinarily be a problem unless you're using circular polarized filters. The turning of the barrel throws the filter out of adjustment, so you would have to readjust the filter after the subject is brought into focus.
- Build
In terns of build quality, the lens is built a lot like the kit lens. There are complaints that it looks plasticky - maybe so - but it doesn't look cheap to be sure. It's lightweight but it feels well-built and sturdy. The zoom ring feels tight, but not overly so, so there is no zoom creep.
- Alternative
Just FYI, the Canon EF 70-300mm is reputed to be sharper than this lens. You might want to give this lens some consideration if the focal range is right and if you can afford to splurge a little.
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I suspect the Canon EF-S 55-250mm is the best mid-telephoto zoom lens you can get at this price. For the budget conscious, and for people who need telephoto zoom only once in a while, this lens is a very good choice.
4.0 out of 5 starsThe Canon EF-S 55-250mm is a perfect choice if you shoot mostly wide angle shots and don't want to blow a ton of money on a telephoto zoom lens that you only use occasionally. This lens offers you reasonably sharp photos at a very, very good price. Here's a more indepth evaluation of this lens.Lens For The Budget Conscious
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2010
- Sharpness
The sharpness is on par with that of the 18-55mm kit lens. In the right conditions, it's almost (but not quite) pro-grade. For a budget lens, it's really about as sharp as they come. I think it's safe to say in terms of sharpness this lens will satisfy all but the most fastidious of prosumers.
You best bet for seeing how sharp this lens is is to seek out professional review sites that show you a 100% crop of pictures taken with this lens and then decide for yourself.
- Chromatic Aberration (CA)
In bright sunlight, where chromatic aberration is most pronounced, the chromatic aberration on this lens is barely noticeable and probably imperceptible to the untrained eye. In more even lighting, this lens shows no signs of CA.
- Auto-Focus (AF)
The auto-focus is fast enough for still subjects, but for very fast-moving subjects, it's a hit-or-miss. I gave this lens a good workout shooting cheetahs running close to their top speeds at the Animal Ark, Reno, NV (OT: cheetahs can run at speeds of 70 mph or greater). Most of my shots came out blurry (and that's not due to motion blur) because the auto-focus wasn't fast enough.
Like the kit lens, the auto-focus has trouble in lowlight conditions. It also has trouble with surfaces that lack texture. The motor whirs back and forth trying to lock on to a focus. It can be a little annoying at times.
- Image Stabilization (IS)
The image stabilization is amazing, even at 250mm. Interestingly, you can hear a click when the image stabilization mechanism kicks in. For handheld shot, especially at the 250mm end, the IS is immensely helpful for steadying your shots. I'm very impressed. (Bear in mind, too, the rule of thumb: the shutter speed should be at least as fast as the reciprocal of the focal length.)
- Internal Focus (IF)
The lack of IF would not ordinarily be a problem unless you're using circular polarized filters. The turning of the barrel throws the filter out of adjustment, so you would have to readjust the filter after the subject is brought into focus.
- Build
In terns of build quality, the lens is built a lot like the kit lens. There are complaints that it looks plasticky - maybe so - but it doesn't look cheap to be sure. It's lightweight but it feels well-built and sturdy. The zoom ring feels tight, but not overly so, so there is no zoom creep.
- Alternative
Just FYI, the Canon EF 70-300mm is reputed to be sharper than this lens. You might want to give this lens some consideration if the focal range is right and if you can afford to splurge a little.
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I suspect the Canon EF-S 55-250mm is the best mid-telephoto zoom lens you can get at this price. For the budget conscious, and for people who need telephoto zoom only once in a while, this lens is a very good choice.
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2024Style: BaseProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified PurchaseI got this lens refurbished. It came wrapped in a plain box. I took it out this morning and used it and it was just okay. I downloaded the manual for this from the Canon site and wow was I surprised at what this lens does. The photo I made is with the telescope out to a tree limb at least 56 feet away from my porch. I can see the details of the limb like never before. I didn't even need a tripod to get that sharp and I wear glasses with bifocals in bifocals, making it hard to even find what I want to photo. This is amazing.
5.0 out of 5 starsI got this lens refurbished. It came wrapped in a plain box. I took it out this morning and used it and it was just okay. I downloaded the manual for this from the Canon site and wow was I surprised at what this lens does. The photo I made is with the telescope out to a tree limb at least 56 feet away from my porch. I can see the details of the limb like never before. I didn't even need a tripod to get that sharp and I wear glasses with bifocals in bifocals, making it hard to even find what I want to photo. This is amazing.Wow! Exactly what I needed for watching birds
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2024
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RGReviewed in Mexico on January 26, 20205.0 out of 5 stars Excelente opción a un precio muy bueno
Style: BaseProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified PurchaseLlegó más rápido de lo esperado. Muy buena opción para fotografía deportiva. Hasta el momento me ha gustado mucho.
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KReviewed in Germany on March 25, 20105.0 out of 5 stars Gut und Günstig
Style: BaseProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified PurchaseHabe dieses Telezoom von meinem Umstieg auf Vollformat in Kombination mit dem EF-S 18-55 IS an meiner 500D verwendet.
Sehr gute Abbildungsleistungen - könnte etwas lichtstärker sein, aber für diesen Preis völlig Ok.
Leicht und gut verarbeitet - Plastikgehäuse tut jedoch der Bildqualität keinen Abbruch.
Abbildungsqualität sehr gut über den gesamten Brennweitenbereich sehr ordentlich - Vergleich mit L-Objektiven ist natürlich nicht angebracht.
Diese kosten ja auch das 8 bis 10-fache und weisen das 3 bis 4-fache Gewicht auf. Für den ambitionierten Hobbyfotografen jedoch durchaus ausreichend.
Streulichtblende für Außenaufnahmen unbedingt gleich mit dazu bestellen (leider nicht enthalten - ist bei Canon nur bei L-Objektiven Standard).
Sehr gut für Urlaub und Reise. passt mit dem Kitobjektiv und Cam incl. Speicherkarten und Reserveakku in eine mittlere Fototasche.
Von mir eine absolute Empfehlung!
Habe dieses Telezoom von meinem Umstieg auf Vollformat in Kombination mit dem EF-S 18-55 IS an meiner 500D verwendet.5.0 out of 5 stars
KGut und Günstig
Reviewed in Germany on March 25, 2010
Sehr gute Abbildungsleistungen - könnte etwas lichtstärker sein, aber für diesen Preis völlig Ok.
Leicht und gut verarbeitet - Plastikgehäuse tut jedoch der Bildqualität keinen Abbruch.
Abbildungsqualität sehr gut über den gesamten Brennweitenbereich sehr ordentlich - Vergleich mit L-Objektiven ist natürlich nicht angebracht.
Diese kosten ja auch das 8 bis 10-fache und weisen das 3 bis 4-fache Gewicht auf. Für den ambitionierten Hobbyfotografen jedoch durchaus ausreichend.
Streulichtblende für Außenaufnahmen unbedingt gleich mit dazu bestellen (leider nicht enthalten - ist bei Canon nur bei L-Objektiven Standard).
Sehr gut für Urlaub und Reise. passt mit dem Kitobjektiv und Cam incl. Speicherkarten und Reserveakku in eine mittlere Fototasche.
Von mir eine absolute Empfehlung!
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mochamanaReviewed in Japan on June 21, 20145.0 out of 5 stars 白箱でも、中身は一緒。
Style: BaseProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchaseネットで、望遠を調べていて
このCanonのダブルズームセットの望遠レンズにたどり着きました。
以前はシグマのレンズとかも使いましたが、コレは軽くていいです。
白箱でも中身は一緒。値段はお得。
購入してから、お月様を撮影してみました。
けっこうキレイに撮れましたよ。
Amazon CustomerReviewed in India on August 22, 20165.0 out of 5 stars very good result. amazone selling this product with half of ...
Style: BaseProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchasesuperb lens . very good result . amazone selling this product with half of the actual market rate. I am happy with this product.
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Fabio PostiglioneReviewed in Italy on May 11, 20145.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo Obiettivo
Style: BaseProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified PurchaseDopo un anno di test posso dire di aver fatto un ottimo acquisto!
L'obiettivo è solo per fotocamere che NON sono full-frame e non da un senso di compattezza e solidità a causa del materiale molto plasticoso.
L'obiettivo è leggero e tutto sommato anche molto compatto vista la sua "notevole" escuriosne (55-250mm). E' stabilizzato e ha un autofocus molto veloce ma quello che più colpisce è il notevole rapporto qualità/prezzo. Non è un obiettivo per professionisti ma consente tutti gli altri di avere un qualcosa con cui lavorare e fare molta pratica. E' sensazionale per il prezzo a cui lo vendono, ha una buonissima nitidezza e qualche volta sfocheggia leggermente ma solo in condizioni di luce scarsa.
Nella sua fascia di collocazione ha un unico contendente: il tamron 70-300 4-5.6, quest'ultimo però costa di più ed è di poco superiore.
Non è paragonabile ai 70-200 di casa canon e va visto solo come un back-up di questi ultimi.
Da usare con paraluce.
Consigliato a tutti i non professionisti.


















































