Canon Ef‑S 55‑250Mm F/4‑5.6 Is Lens Camera Lens

The Canon EF‑S 55‑250mm f/4‑5.6 IS is a telephoto zoom lens designed for Canon APS‑C DSLR cameras. Compact and lightweight, it extends the reach of standard kit lenses, making it ideal for wildlife, sports, and travel photography. Its built‑in Image Stabilizer reduces blur from camera shake, allowing handheld shooting even at longer focal lengths.

⚙️ Expanded Specifications

Focal Length: 55–250mm (equivalent to 88–400mm on APS‑C)

Maximum Aperture: f/4–5.6

Minimum Aperture: f/22–32

Lens Construction: 15 elements in 12 groups

Diaphragm Blades: 7 (circular aperture for smooth bokeh)

Closest Focus Distance: 0.85m

Maximum Magnification: 0.29×

Image Stabilizer: 4‑stop compensation with automatic panning detection

Filter Diameter: 58mm

Mount: Canon EF‑S (APS‑C only)

⭐ Key Features

Telephoto Reach up to 400mm equivalent

Image Stabilizer for handheld shooting

UD Lens Element to minimize chromatic aberration

Super Spectra Coating for reduced flare and ghosting

Circular Aperture for pleasing background blur

✅ Strengths

Affordable entry‑level telephoto zoom

Lightweight and portable for travel photography

Effective stabilization for handheld shots

Good optical quality with UD element

Complements standard kit lenses for extended reach

⚠️ Limitations

Plastic build, less durable than pro lenses

Narrow aperture limits low‑light performance

Autofocus slower than higher‑end Canon lenses

Not compatible with full‑frame cameras (EF‑S mount only)

📸 Compatible Cameras

APS‑C DSLRs: Canon EOS Rebel series (1000D, 1200D, 2000D, 600D, 700D, 750D, 800D, 90D), EOS 20D–90D, EOS 7D series

Mirrorless (via adapter): EOS M series with EF‑EOS M adapter

Not Compatible: Canon full‑frame DSLRs (5D, 6D, 1D series) without adapters

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