CANON EF-S 55-250mm F/4-5.6 IS

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS puts in a very good performance for a very attractive price.


The Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS is a long lens which is perhaps unsurprising considering the additional focal range it offers. The build is solid with a large rubberised zoom ring that provides a smooth action. The focus ring is a decent size as well, and is nicely weighted for precise control. The finish is good, using a mottled plastic on the barrel, although the lens mount is plastic so it won’t have the durability of pricier zooms. It features an Ultra-low Dispersion element and Super Spectra Coating to minimise flare, an MF/AF switch, and Canon’s lens based four-stop Image Stabilizer. This is essential for Canon users after some form of stabilization, as there’s no camera-based alternative. While not silent, the AF is quiet and it was quick to track subjects without hunting. It’s priced at £220 and considering the great features, nice build and good performance it’s a very attractive price.

SPECIFICATION
Street price: £220
Lens mount: Canon EF-S
Max aperture: f/4-5.6
Min aperture: f/22-32
Minimum focus: 1.1m
Filter size: 58mm
Image stabiliser: Yes, 4 stops
AF/Manual Focus switch: Yes
Autofocus motor: Yes
Lens mount construction: Plastic
Distance window: No
Construction: 12 elements in 10 groups
Aperture blades: 7
Dimensions (DxL): 70x108mm
Weight: 390g
Visit: www.canon.co.uk

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