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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens

BH #CA55250STM • MFR #8546B002
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens
Key Features
  • EF-S Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 88-400mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
  • One Ultra-Low Dispersion Element
Suitable for distant subject matter, the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is an 88-400mm-equivalent zoom for Canon APS-C DSLRs. This lens's long reach is enhanced by the inclusion of an Ultra-Low Dispersion element, which helps to greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for greater clarity and color accuracy throughout the zoom range. A Super Spectra coating is also featured, and minimizes flare and ghosting in order to produce greater contrast when working in bright lighting conditions. Benefitting both photo and video applications, an STM stepping AF motor is used to realize quick and near-silent autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. Additionally, a four-stop-effective Image Stabilizer system is also featured and minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting.
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Overview

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Suitable for distant subject matter, the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is an 88-400mm-equivalent zoom for Canon APS-C DSLRs. This lens's long reach is enhanced by the inclusion of an Ultra-Low Dispersion element, which helps to greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for greater clarity and color accuracy throughout the zoom range. A Super Spectra coating is also featured, and minimizes flare and ghosting in order to produce greater contrast when working in bright lighting conditions. Benefitting both photo and video applications, an STM stepping AF motor is used to realize quick and near-silent autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. Additionally, a four-stop-effective Image Stabilizer system is also featured and minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting.

Telephoto zoom is designed for APS-C-format Canon EF-S-mount DSLRs and provides an 88-400mm equivalent focal length range.
One Ultra-Low Dispersion glass element noticeably reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations for high clarity and color fidelity.
Super Spectra coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize ghosting and flare for greater contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions.
An Optical Image Stabilizer helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 3.5 stops to better enable working in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds.
Enhanced lens coatings minimize flare and ghosting in order to produce true colors with maintained contrast.
An STM stepping AF motor realizes smooth, near-silent autofocus that is complemented by a rear focus system, advanced AF algorithms, and a high-speed CPU for fast AF performance. Additionally, full-time manual focus override is also available.
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
UPC: 013803220742

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
55 to 250mm (35mm Equivalent: 88 to 400mm)
Maximum Aperture
f/4 to 5.6
Lens Mount
Canon EF-S
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
58 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/4 to 5.6
Minimum Aperture
f/22 to 32
Lens Mount
Canon EF-S
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Angle of View
27° 50' to 6° 15'
Minimum Focus Distance
2.79' / 85 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.29x
Optical Design
15 Elements in 12 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
7, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
58 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.76 x 4.38" / 70 x 111.2 mm
Length at Maximum Extension
2.6" / 66 mm
Weight
13.23 oz / 375 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.135 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.7 x 4.8 x 4.3"

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Reviews

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question

Will it fit on A 30S 7D?
Asked by: Ryan H.
I always ask the guys at B&H what fits on what camera.
Answered by: CHERYL B.
Date published: 2018-08-24

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Will a 1.4 telextender work with this lens?
Asked by: GORD
Sorry, no. Telextenders work best with extreme (expensive) telephoto primes with fast f/2.8 apertures. They cannot work with consumer lenses like this with an effective f/11 stop. If you try to mount this, the glass elements most likely will hit and damage each other. Even if you succeeded in mounting, the lens would be so dark, you could not focus and the image quality, sharpness wise, would be very poor.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2019-03-25

question

will this lens fit on rebel T1i?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Canon EF-S 55-250mm lens is compatible with the T1i, yes.
Answered by: Christina S.
Date published: 2018-08-24

question

Difference between import vs USA on lens
Asked by: Anonymous
USA means that the lens was sold within the US markets and carries a valid USA warranty. If the item is import/grey market, then the product was purchased outside of the US market and comes with a 1 year B&H warranty.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2022-01-23

Does this lens have focus breathing? If so, could ...

Does this lens have focus breathing? If so, could you provide a sample image at maximum zoom?
Asked by: Sam
Yes, this lens will have focus breathing.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2019-08-08

question

Will this lens fit the Rebel T2i camera?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, this lens is fully compatible with the Canon EOS Rebel T2i and any of the other Rebel Series cameras as well as all of the rest of the Canon DSLRs with the APS-C sized sensor.
Answered by: Yos O.
Date published: 2018-08-24

Is this lens compatable with a canon 1100d?

Is this lens compatable with a canon 1100d?
Asked by: James
Yes, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens is designed for APS-C sensor and is compatible with this camera.
Answered by: RICHARD
Date published: 2019-09-02

question

Is this an appropriate lense for model 50D?
Asked by: Anonymous
STM is the technology for the focusing motor and is compatible with all Canon EOS lenses. It is especially good with cameras that are used for video as it is almost silent (the focusing motor will not affect the sound), however it is nice to have on all cameras because it is so quiet. It will work fine on the 50D and be almost silent.
Answered by: Peter J.
Date published: 2018-08-24
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