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Canon - 55-250mm f/4-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon Cameras

Model: 2044B002| SKU: 8758114
4.8 of 5 4.8 of 5 (122 reviews)

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This lens features optical image stabilization in a lightweight and compact body. It delivers a powerful telephoto zoom that lets you get up close and personal with your subjects.

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Product Features

  • Compatible with select Canon cameras with an EF-S mount
  • 12 elements in 10 groups; UD (Ultralow Dispersion) glass element for less color fringing and improved contrast
  • Telephoto zoom lens with optical image stabilizer maintains image clarity, even with slow shutter speeds (up to 4 stops correction)
  • Front-focusing design with gear-driven DC motor
  • Focal length: 55-250mm (35mm equivalent)
  • Diagonal angle of view: 27° 50' - 6° - 15' (with APS-C image sensors)
  • Maximum aperture: f/4-5.6
  • Minimum focusing distance: 3.6' (1.1m)
  • Filter size: 58mm
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  • Warranty Terms - Parts
    1 year limited
  • Warranty Terms - Labor
    1 year limited
  • Product Height
    2.8"
  • Product Width
    2.8"
  • Product Weight
    13.8 oz.
  • Product Depth
    4.3"
  • Type of Accessory
    Camera lens
  • Compatible with
    Select Canon cameras with an EF-S mount
  • Lens
    Telephoto zoom
  • 55-250mm
  • f/4 - f/5.6
  • 3.6' min.
  • 58mm
  • Lens Type
    Image Stabilization|Telephoto|Zoom
  • Photographic Subject
    Daytime Action|Portrait|Travel|Wildlife
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified
    Unknown
  • Accessory Compatibility
    DSLR Camera
  • UPC
    013803079371

Customer Reviews

(118 out of 122)
Good zoom capability.
5
Posted by: from Cape Coral, FL on 02/01/2012This is an easy to use lens, auto focus works great. I would suggest you use auto focus if you are having problems of your pics coming out blurry, once you get used to the settings i would suggest using it on manual to get the pics you want. Solid body to it and works great.

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

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Easy to use, perfect for family activities.
5
Posted by: from Gville, Florida on 01/31/2012I Love this lense, it brings you close enough to your subject for a perfect picture.

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

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This is a great lens
5
Posted by: from Chalfont, PA on 01/27/2012This is a wonderful lens, super easy to use with professional results. I purchased it primarily to photograph my grandkids sporting events and it takes great action shots in all kinds of lighting conditions. I am not learning about it's many other capabilities.

    3 out of 3 found this review helpful.

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Bundled discount makes it worthwhile
4
Posted by: from Albany, NY on 01/23/2012I got this lense as part of a bundle that included a Canon T31 camera. The amount of zoom was not what I hoped for--not a huge difference from the lense that came with the camera--but it does seem to take better portrait photos. Specifically, it you like the "blurred background" effect, this lense seems better able to create it than the lense that came with the camera. The image stabilizer also works well with this lense--which is the main reason I chose this lense over one of the other bundled lenses. At the discounted bundle price, I'm glad to have it. If I had to pay full price, I would probably pass over this lense in favor of something with more zoom.

    3 out of 3 found this review helpful.

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Great for sporting events
5
Posted by: from surprise, AZ on 01/18/2012I love this lense, it works great when taking action shots of our kids during sporting events. Such high quaility pictures are generating questions from our friends on facebook. They cannot believe the quality pictures it takes in poor lighting conditions.

    6 out of 6 found this review helpful.

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Very good lens for the price.
5
Posted by: from Dallas, Texas on 01/18/2012I am new to digital photography (about 6 months) and purchased this lens to be able to take clean shots of my grandchildren's sporting events. So far, I am not disappointed. For the money, this appears to be a great lens.

    3 out of 3 found this review helpful.

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PERFECT
5
Posted by: from Hattiesburg on 01/13/2012I was looking at the 300/75 lense but the salesperson pointed out that that particular lense did not have ISO and I am so happy I purchased this lense. It takes great pictures and you don't have to have steady hands. I took it deer hunting with me and took beautiful pictures of birds and nature..I love it.

    5 out of 5 found this review helpful.

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Great for telephoto pictures
5
Posted by: from St. Charles, MO on 01/13/2012Best Buy was running a promotion that allowed me to purchase this lens at 1/2 price ($150) when I purchased a select cannon camera the same day . The lens works well, in both manual and auto focus modes, with my canon rebel. I find it difficult to use this lens for indoor photos due to the extreme telephoto capability, It requires me to be at least 10 feet away in order to fit the subject in the field of view. I love using this lens outdoors. See my indoor and outdoor photo examples.

    7 out of 7 found this review helpful.

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