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title: "Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens"
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# Telephoto Zoom 12 Elements IS Technology Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** 6449CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Zoom into the Action with Canon's Telephoto Magic!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens by canon
- **How much does it cost?** 6449CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/249185928-canon-ef-s-55-250mm-f-4-0-5-6)

## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Advanced Optics:** 12 elements in 10 groups, including UD glass for superior image quality.
- • **Canon EF-S Mount:** Designed for Canon EF-S cameras, enhancing your photography journey.
- • **Image Stabilization:** IS technology reduces blur, ensuring sharp images even at full zoom.
- • **Capture Every Detail:** Experience stunning clarity with a maximum aperture of f/4.0-f/5.6.
- • **Versatile Zoom Range:** From 55mm to 250mm, perfect for wildlife and sports photography.

## Overview

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens is a versatile lens designed for Canon EF-S mount cameras, featuring advanced optics with 12 elements in 10 groups, and image stabilization technology to capture stunning images with clarity and precision.

## Description

Bring your photographic subjects closer with this Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer Telephoto Zoom Lens. It is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology and is compact and light. 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). The image stabilizer effect is 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. Filter Size - 58mm Max. Diameter - x Length 2.8 in. x 4.3 in./70 x 108mm (maximum lens length) Weight - 13.8 oz./390g Canon 1 year limited warranty

## Features

- Maximum aperture: f/4.0-f/5.6
- Optics: 12 elements in 10 groups, UD glass element
- Canon EF-S Mount (not compatible with full sensor DSLRs)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0011NVMO8 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #749 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,475) |
| Date First Available | January 23, 2008 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 13.8 ounces |
| Item model number | 2044B002 |
| Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
| Product Dimensions | 4.25 x 2.76 x 2.76 inches |

## Product Details

- **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

## Images

![Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SMyQEem7L.jpg)
![Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dRFlhDtML.jpg)
![Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qhWXH5pBL.jpg)
![Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51F6txQftkL.jpg)
![Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61A-UCoCQJL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this a "macro" lens? I needed a lens for microscopic detail.**
A: No. This lens has a magnification factor of .31. True macro lenses have a magnification of 1X (meaning the object is actual size on the surface of the sensor) or more. I'm not sure how small your intended subjects are but a macro lens might not be powerful enough to reveal truly microscopic details, i.e., great for insects, not so helpful for cellular structure.

**Q: Any advice on what lens to buy to take shots across soccer field?**
A: I know this is an older question, but I see a lot of similar questions and want to put some info here for everyone to see.

Sports like soccer, baseball/softball, or really any outdoor sport played in decent light can take advantage of lenses like this.  The limits of the aperture make it more challenging for indoor sports like basketball and volleyball.  But for soccer, you really can't do better than this lens for its price.  There is also the 75-300mm lens that sometimes gets bundled with cameras, but I really think this lens is better in almost all ways.  Better image quality, better focusing, and also has IS.  On a crop sensor camera, both will have plenty of range for soccer.  I actually have used a 55-250mm for soccer, and it did fine.  Plenty of reach, and plenty good photos.  Will it be professional quality?  Well, no, but it is pretty good for what you will pay.

There is also an updated version of the 55-250mm, the IS STM version.  It has some nice upgrades, but is over twice the price new.  You can find them on ebay or refurbished for about 150 USD, so if that is ok with you, then I would recommend it.  It's probably the best telephoto for less than 1000 USD.

If you would like some more info about the 55-250mm lens, you should check out my review on my profile.  It covers the pros and cons, offers advice for how to use it, and also has suggestions for other lenses that might be better for you.  There are also sample images, and it is the #1 review on amazon for this lens.  Here is a link to the review.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1QA3NW3157QWO?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp

**Q: Will this work on the 80d?**
A: Yes, it will, your camera can use all EF and EF-S lenses.  There is a newer version though, the EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM.  There are some fairly important updates to the STM version; here is a list of the most important ones…

1.	STM v Micro motor focus – The IS ii has an out of date focusing system, which is slow, noisy, and seeks for focus too much, especially zoomed out.  The STM focus is faster, smoother, and nearly silent.  It also supports continuous focus in movie mode, but only the t4i and newer models.  The barrel extends during focusing too, and the IS ii is a bit wobbly fully extended, and the STM is much sturdier.
2.	Rear Focusing – the IS ii version has a front element that rotates during focus, a problem if you are trying to use any kind of filter that needs to be positioned in a specific way.  This makes it challenging to use a circular polarizer and graduated ND filters.  The STM version uses rear focusing, and the front element does not rotate, which eliminates this issue.  
3.	Improved Optics – There is a noticeable difference in image quality from the IS ii and the STM version.  The STM is sharper at all ranges of the zoom.  

All this does come at a cost, an increase in cost to be exact.  The IS ii can be had for a little more than 100 USD right now, and the STM is 300 new.  If you already have the IS ii and have no intention of getting a higher quality lens (like the EF 70-200mm F2.8L), then it might not be a bad idea to get the STM version.  If you don’t have either, then it is no contest, get the STM, as it is possibly the best telephoto for under a grand.  

If you would like more info about the 55-250mm lens, you should check out the review I have on my profile.  It covers the pros and cons, offers advice for how to use the lens, and even has suggestions for lenses that might work better for you if you have the budget for them.  There are also sample images taken with the lens.  Here is a link to the review.    https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1QA3NW3157QWO?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp

**Q: Will this fit on the 70d?**
A: Yes. It will. This lens fits all the Canon bodies which has white square marked on lens adapter side.

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