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# UD-glass element for chromatic aberration correction 88-400mm equivalent zoom range 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 is II Telephoto Zoom Lens

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## Summary

> 📸 Zoom farther, shoot steadier, capture sharper — don’t miss a moment!

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- **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?** 86003 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Steady Shots, Always:** Canon’s 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer lets you handhold at shutter speeds as slow as 1/15s—perfect for low-light and fast-moving subjects.
- • **Zoom into the Moment:** Versatile 55-250mm focal length (88-400mm equivalent) captures everything from intimate portraits to distant action with precision.
- • **Crystal Clear Clarity:** UD-glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, delivering sharp, high-contrast images with true-to-life colors.
- • **Affordable Pro-Level Performance:** Get exceptional telephoto capabilities and image stabilization without breaking the bank—ideal for passionate photographers stepping up their game.
- • **Lightweight & Compact Powerhouse:** Weighing just 13.8 oz and designed for EF-S mount cameras, this lens balances portability with professional-grade performance.

## Overview

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II is a lightweight telephoto zoom lens designed for Canon APS-C DSLRs. It offers an effective focal length of 88-400mm, enhanced by Canon’s 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer for sharp handheld shots even in low light. Featuring a UD-glass element to reduce chromatic aberration, this lens delivers crisp, high-contrast images. Compact and affordable, it’s perfect for enthusiasts seeking versatile telephoto reach with professional image stabilization.

## Description

Product Description This telephoto zoom lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining compactness and lightness, in response to demands of photographers. 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), and the image stabilizer effect 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. This new EF-S telephoto lens with great features delivers excellent performance at an affordable price for all photographers From the Manufacturer Incorporating Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology, this Canon 55-250mm telephoto zoom lens captures long distance, low-light shots far better than many comparable lenses, helping you photograph the far-off action of athletes or zoom in for an intimate portrait with a blurred background. The 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). More significantly, the image stabilizer effect creates an equivalent shutter speed of roughly four stops faster than the same size lens without an image stabilizer. In other words, if the slowest shutter speed you can hold a 250mm lens steadily is normally 1/250th of a second, this Canon lens will let you hand-hold shutter speeds as slow as 1/15th of a second. The lens also boasts a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration to create excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. Delivering an excellent performance at an affordable price for all photographers, the 55-250mm lens carries a one-year warranty. Specifications Focal length: 55-250mm Maximum aperture: f/4 to f/5.6 Lens construction: 12 elements in 10 groups, including one UD-glass element Diagonal angle of view: 27 degrees (at 50 feet) to 6 degrees (at 15 feet), with APS-C image sensors Focus adjustment: DC motor, gear-driven (front focusing design) Closest focusing distance: 3.6 feet (0.31x maximum close-up magnification) Filter size: 58mm Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 4.3 inches long Weight: 13.8 ounces Warranty: 1 year This telephoto zoom lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining compactness and lightness, in response to demands of photographers. 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), and the image stabilizer effect 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. This new EF-S telephoto lens with great features delivers excellent performance at an affordable price for all photographers.

Review: Great Value for a f4.0-5.6 lenss - I bought this lens at same time as the Canon T2i to pick up where the 18-55 kit lens leaves off, and have taken some very good photos with it. However, I learned taking photos at the Patriots vs Rams pre-season game that I will never get "pro" quality photos at night, not even at professional football games where the lighting is very good to ensure tv viewers get good visibility. Even with ISO at 1600 I was able to manage a shutter speed of only 400 at f5.6, not enough to get crisp shots of moving players. Shots taken when there was a slow down or pause in the action were very good, even at the above mentioned settings, but when the players were moving rapidly, the shots were a little soft. Post processing made them very satisfactory for personal enjoyment, but not for more more ambitious use. Earlier I might have given the lens a 4, maybe even a 3, because of my game experience, but since the game I have learned a lot about lenses and I now know that the relatively low-light photos I got were the best I could expect from this f4.0-5.6 lens. If I were going to shoot a lot of night sports, I would be saving for a 2.8 zoom lens, but they are very, very expensive for a good one. An f2.8 lens is a much faster lens than a 4-5.6 In day time settings, I have consistently gotten clear, sharp shots but have not yet tried shooting kiteboarders, something I enjoy doing. However, my expectation is that I will get good shots because I'll be shooting during the day and able to shoot at 800 at a minimum, more likely 1000. I have been practicing taking sports photos by photographing the batters in action for several local teams. Two of these games were in the late afternoon and I was shooting at 5 pm or later in October, meaning that light was becoming low. For these shots I put the camera in Tv mode and set the shutter speed at 1000. ISO was on auto and the camera was allowed to select the best ISO up to a maximum of 1600. At this time of day, even in the autumn light, I got very crisp shots. Many required some processing to improve exposure, but the results were very satisfactory because the subjects were sharp. People to whom I have shown the photos said they were "great". In summary, for what I do most of the time, this lens is excellent. And I really appreciate the image stabilizer. I can't imagine buying a lens without it since 98% of the shooting I do is hand held.
Review: Excellent value - This is a very good lens given its price. Like with any lens selection there are compromises, and a more expensive lens is not necessarily better in all respects. These are the main considerations for me: * The lens comes with an excellent IS. One could probably save a hundred bucks buying a non-IS lens in this focal range which may even be a bit better optically. However, long range shots without IS are difficult, especially in low light. The IS on this lens works very well, better compared to my Canon 28-135 IS and even compared to the 100-400L. The IS really makes a lot of hand held shots possible that one could not do with a non-IS lens. * The lens is fairly cheaply built and has a plastic mount. However, the trade-off is that it is also fairly small and light (the small size is also due to the fact that it is a EF-S lens). My other tele-zoom is a 100-400L lens which is built like tank, but it is also huge and weighs 3 pounds. In many cases one does not want to carry that much weight around, and that is where this lens comes in really handy. * Image quality: No, it cannot quite match the 100-400L, but it comes surprisingly close. Of course, the 100-400L costs 5 times as much. Lack of good color saturation is the most notable deficiency. On the other hand images are very sharp. For outdoors one should get a hood, there is quite a bit of glare in shots with frontal sunlight. * Zoom range: the 55-250mm range makes the lens quite versatile. 250mm is long enough for most outdoor sports, many nature shots, people from afar, etc. At the other end 55mm is still good for close action, for example at a soccer field. That is almost a factor 2 shorter compared to 100-(300/400) lenses. It also provides a nice overlap with walk-around lenses, like the Canon 28-135 IS. * Aperture: F4-5.6 is nothing to brag about, however, a faster lens would also have to be much bigger, heavier, and costlier. And as long as you objects don't move too much the IS makes the lens effectively faster. If Canon's 4 stop improvement holds it would be equivalent to a non-ISF1-1.4, although F1.4-2 is probably more realistic. A F1.4-2 with that focal range would have to be big, heavy, and expensive, if it even existed. In summary, this is an excellent second lens to complement a short zoom or a walk-around lens. Very versatile and a lot of bang for the buck. In my case, even though I own a 100-400L I still keep this lens because it is often more practical because of the shorter focal length and the smaller size.

## Features

- Canon EF-S Mount (not compatible with full sensor DSLRs)
- Super Spectra coatings also help ensure accurate colour balance and sharp, high-contrast results
- Ideal for emphasising subjects shot against distracting backgrounds

## 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
- **Camera Lens Description:** Canon 55-250mm f4-5.6 is EF-S Lens
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF-S
- **Focal Length Description:** 55-250
- **Lens Type:** Telephoto

## Images

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## 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.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Value for a f4.0-5.6 lenss
*by K***E on August 31, 2010*

I bought this lens at same time as the Canon T2i to pick up where the 18-55 kit lens leaves off, and have taken some very good photos with it. However, I learned taking photos at the Patriots vs Rams pre-season game that I will never get "pro" quality photos at night, not even at professional football games where the lighting is very good to ensure tv viewers get good visibility. Even with ISO at 1600 I was able to manage a shutter speed of only 400 at f5.6, not enough to get crisp shots of moving players. Shots taken when there was a slow down or pause in the action were very good, even at the above mentioned settings, but when the players were moving rapidly, the shots were a little soft. Post processing made them very satisfactory for personal enjoyment, but not for more more ambitious use. Earlier I might have given the lens a 4, maybe even a 3, because of my game experience, but since the game I have learned a lot about lenses and I now know that the relatively low-light photos I got were the best I could expect from this f4.0-5.6 lens. If I were going to shoot a lot of night sports, I would be saving for a 2.8 zoom lens, but they are very, very expensive for a good one. An f2.8 lens is a much faster lens than a 4-5.6 In day time settings, I have consistently gotten clear, sharp shots but have not yet tried shooting kiteboarders, something I enjoy doing. However, my expectation is that I will get good shots because I'll be shooting during the day and able to shoot at 800 at a minimum, more likely 1000. I have been practicing taking sports photos by photographing the batters in action for several local teams. Two of these games were in the late afternoon and I was shooting at 5 pm or later in October, meaning that light was becoming low. For these shots I put the camera in Tv mode and set the shutter speed at 1000. ISO was on auto and the camera was allowed to select the best ISO up to a maximum of 1600. At this time of day, even in the autumn light, I got very crisp shots. Many required some processing to improve exposure, but the results were very satisfactory because the subjects were sharp. People to whom I have shown the photos said they were "great". In summary, for what I do most of the time, this lens is excellent. And I really appreciate the image stabilizer. I can't imagine buying a lens without it since 98% of the shooting I do is hand held.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent value
*by J***S on June 14, 2008*

This is a very good lens given its price. Like with any lens selection there are compromises, and a more expensive lens is not necessarily better in all respects. These are the main considerations for me: * The lens comes with an excellent IS. One could probably save a hundred bucks buying a non-IS lens in this focal range which may even be a bit better optically. However, long range shots without IS are difficult, especially in low light. The IS on this lens works very well, better compared to my Canon 28-135 IS and even compared to the 100-400L. The IS really makes a lot of hand held shots possible that one could not do with a non-IS lens. * The lens is fairly cheaply built and has a plastic mount. However, the trade-off is that it is also fairly small and light (the small size is also due to the fact that it is a EF-S lens). My other tele-zoom is a 100-400L lens which is built like tank, but it is also huge and weighs 3 pounds. In many cases one does not want to carry that much weight around, and that is where this lens comes in really handy. * Image quality: No, it cannot quite match the 100-400L, but it comes surprisingly close. Of course, the 100-400L costs 5 times as much. Lack of good color saturation is the most notable deficiency. On the other hand images are very sharp. For outdoors one should get a hood, there is quite a bit of glare in shots with frontal sunlight. * Zoom range: the 55-250mm range makes the lens quite versatile. 250mm is long enough for most outdoor sports, many nature shots, people from afar, etc. At the other end 55mm is still good for close action, for example at a soccer field. That is almost a factor 2 shorter compared to 100-(300/400) lenses. It also provides a nice overlap with walk-around lenses, like the Canon 28-135 IS. * Aperture: F4-5.6 is nothing to brag about, however, a faster lens would also have to be much bigger, heavier, and costlier. And as long as you objects don't move too much the IS makes the lens effectively faster. If Canon's 4 stop improvement holds it would be equivalent to a non-ISF1-1.4, although F1.4-2 is probably more realistic. A F1.4-2 with that focal range would have to be big, heavy, and expensive, if it even existed. In summary, this is an excellent second lens to complement a short zoom or a walk-around lens. Very versatile and a lot of bang for the buck. In my case, even though I own a 100-400L I still keep this lens because it is often more practical because of the shorter focal length and the smaller size.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***G on January 26, 2020*

Llegó más rápido de lo esperado. Muy buena opción para fotografía deportiva. Hasta el momento me ha gustado mucho.

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