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The editors liked
Lightweight and compact
Affordably priced
Very usable manual focus capability
Optical image stabilisation for sharper handheld photos at slow shutter speeds
The editors didn't like
All-plastic construction
Which is less durable than metal
Sharpness falls off at 250mm where it is likely to see a lot of use
Lightweight and compact, Affordably priced, Very usable manual focus capability, Optical image stabilisation for sharper handheld photos at slow shutter speeds
All-plastic construction, which is less durable than metal, Sharpness falls off at 250mm where it is likely to see a lot of use
A lightweight, compact design with its stabilisation and an affordable price make the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS a versatile lens for entry-level shooters and amateurs on a budget. ...
Abstract: Canons new EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS is designed specifically for cameras with APS-C sized sensors and combines light weight with a very low price tag for an optically-stabilised lens. On the EOS 400D and 40D cameras we used for our tests, its foca...
Canon hasn't produced many EF-S lenses, but it seems to have taken the same success story behind the 70-300mm IS and applied it here to great effect. The bottom line here is that Canon has packed two important things into this lens for a surprisingly low ...
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Published: 2014-06-04, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: This is the second and final part of our comprehensive lens recommendations for the new entry-level Canon EOS Rebel T5 / 1200D. This time we've assessed zoom lenses from both the Canon and third party makers to see how well they perform on the camera, and...
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Published: 2013-10-24, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: The EF-S 55-250IS is a relatively new lens designed to supplement the EF-S 18-55IS "Kit Lens" for the Digital Rebel line of DSLRs. Like the EF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6 IS, the 55-250/4-5.6 IS uses Canons new low cost IS system. Nevertheless, Canon claims up t...
Abstract: The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS is a tiny tele lens with a comparatively impressive performance potential. The resolution is very good across the range. Chromatic aberrations are almost a non-issue in field conditions. The level of distortions rema...
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Published: 2008-06-27, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
Lightweight and compact; affordably priced; very usable manual focus capability; optical image stabilization for sharper handheld photos at slow shutter speeds.
All-plastic construction, which is less durable than metal; sharpness falls off at 250mm where it is likely to see a lot of use.
A lightweight, compact design coupled with its stabilized 400mm-equivalent focal length zoom and affordable price make the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS a versatile lens for entry-level shooters and amateurs on a budget. Specifications: Weight: 13.8 oz...
Abstract: This telephoto zoom offers a tremendous range of focal lengths and features an optical image stabilizer, which allows around 4 stops of light to be gained. This asset compensates for the modest aperture of f/4-5.6, and in terms of use, effectively con...
Abstract: Canon hasnt produced many EF-S lenses, but it seems to have taken the same success story behind the 70-300mm IS and applied it here to great effect. The bottom line on that Canon has packed two important things into this lens for a surprisingly low p...
