Canon EF-S 55–250mm lens

The Canon EF-S 55–250mm f/4–5.6 IS lenses are a series of telephoto zoom lenses for Canon EOS digital single-lens reflex cameras with a Canon EF-S lens mount.^[1]^[2]

All versions of the lens provide a 35 mm equivalent focal length of 88–400mm, and are advertised by Canon as providing four-stop image stabilization. Additionally, it has a high maximum magnification ratio for a non-macro lens.

The first lens was released in America in mid-April 2008 for a street price of ~US$255, and advertised as companion to the Canon EF-S 18–55mm IS.

The Mark II version of the lens was announced June 2011, identical in specification to the previous version and featuring exactly the same optics and IS system but with a revised external design.^[3]^[4]

In August 2013 a new version of the lens was announced, featuring a revised optical formula and Canon's STM (stepping motor) technology. This lens shipped to retailers in late September 2013 and was initially priced at US$350.^[5]^[6]

Specifications

Attribute	f/4–5.6 IS	f/4–5.6 IS II	f/4–5.6 IS STM
Image
Key features
Full-frame compatible	No
Image stabilizer	Yes
Environmental sealing	No
Ultrasonic Motor	No
Stepping Motor	No		Yes
L-series	No
Diffractive Optics	No
Macro	No
Zoom Lock Lever	No
Technical data
Focal length (max/min)	55–250mm (35 mm equivalent of 88–400mm)
Aperture (max/min)	f/4–5.6 / f/22–32
Construction	12 elements / 10 groups		15 elements / 12 groups
# of diaphragm blades	7 (circular aperture)
Closest focusing distance	1.1 m (3.61 ft)		0.81 m (2.79 ft)
Max. magnification	0.31x		0.29x
Horizontal viewing angle	23°20'–5°20'
Vertical viewing angle	15°40'–3°30'
Diagonal viewing angle	27°50'–6°15'
Physical data
Weight	390 g (13.75 oz)		375 g (13.2 oz)
Maximum diameter	70 mm (2.76")
Length	108 mm (4.25")		111.2 mm (4.7")
Filter diameter	58mm
Accessories
Lens case	LP1019
Lens hood	ET-60		ET-63
Retail information
Release date	November 2007	July 2011	August 2013
Currently in production?	No	Yes
MSRP US$	$255.00	$299.99	$349.99

References

↑ Canon Inc. "EF-S 55–250mm f/4–5.6 IS". Canon Europe. Retrieved 18 January 2008.
↑ Canon Inc. "EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS". Canon Camera Museum. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
↑ Canon Inc. "EF-S 55–250mm f/4–5.6 IS II". Canon Europe. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
↑ Canon Inc. "EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II". Canon Camera Museum. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
↑ "Canon Introduces New EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Telephoto Zoom Lens" (Press release). Canon U.S.A., Inc. 22 August 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
↑ "Canon reveals EF-S 55-250 F4-5.6 IS STM kit-friendly zoom lens". Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 23 August 2013.

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Canon Technical Specifications

Reviews

Canon EF/EF-S/EF-M lenses

EF-S zoom	EF-S 10–18mm EF-S 10–22mm EF-S 15–85mm EF-S 17–55mm EF-S 17–85mm EF-S 18–55mm EF-S 18–135mm EF-S 18–200mm EF-S 55–250mm

Ultra-wide zoom	EF 11–24mm EF 16–35mm EF 17–40mm

Standard zoom	EF 24–70mm EF 24–105mm EF 28–135mm EF 28–300mm

Telephoto zoom	EF 70–200mm EF 70–300mm EF 75–300mm EF 100–400mm EF 200–400mm

Wide-angle prime	EF 14mm EF 20mm EF 24mm EF-S 24mm EF 28mm EF 35mm

Standard prime	EF 40mm EF 50mm

Telephoto prime	EF 85mm EF 100mm EF 135mm EF 200mm

Super telephoto prime	EF 300mm EF 400mm EF 500mm EF 600mm EF 800mm

Distorting lenses	EF 8–15mm Fisheye EF 135mm with Softfocus

Tilt-shift	TS-E 17mm TS-E 24mm TS-E 45mm TS-E 90mm

Macro	EF 50mm Compact Macro EF-S 60mm Macro MP-E 65mm 1–5x Macro EF 100mm Macro EF 180mm Macro

EF-M zoom	EF-M 11–22mm EF-M 15–45mm EF-M 18–55mm EF-M 55-200mm

EF-M prime	EF-M 22mm

Lens accessories	Extender EF

Discontinued zoom	EF 17–35mm EF 20–35mm EF 22–55mm EF 24–85mm EF 28–70mm EF 28–80mm EF 28–90mm EF 28–105mm EF 28–200mm EF 35–80mm EF 35–105mm EF 35–350mm EF 55–200mm EF 70–210mm EF 80–200mm EF 90–300mm EF 100–200mm EF 100–300mm

Discontinued prime	EF 15mm Fisheye EF 1200mm

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