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

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

Telephoto | 1/250 sec | f/6.3 | 55.0 mm | ISO 100

Telephoto | 1/250 sec | f/6.3 | 55.0 mm | ISO 100
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Wide-angle | 1/400 sec | f/6.3 | 250.0 mm | ISO 160

Wide-angle | 1/400 sec | f/6.3 | 250.0 mm | ISO 160
High-Res

Closest focus is 85cm which is useful for the occasional close-up | 1/320 sec | f/6.3 | 250.0 mm | ISO 1000

Closest focus is 85cm which is useful for the occasional close-up | 1/320 sec | f/6.3 | 250.0 mm | ISO 1000
High-Res

Sharpness is excellent in the centre of the frame throughout the zoom range | 1/250 sec | f/5.0 | 135.0 mm | ISO 2000

Sharpness is excellent in the centre of the frame throughout the zoom range | 1/250 sec | f/5.0 | 135.0 mm | ISO 2000
High-Res

1/250 sec | f/5.0 | 109.0 mm | ISO 100

1/250 sec | f/5.0 | 109.0 mm | ISO 100
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1/100 sec | f/6.3 | 79.0 mm | ISO 200

1/100 sec | f/6.3 | 79.0 mm | ISO 200
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1/80 sec | f/6.3 | 55.0 mm | ISO 160

1/80 sec | f/6.3 | 55.0 mm | ISO 160
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1/100 sec | f/8.0 | 55.0 mm | ISO 100

1/100 sec | f/8.0 | 55.0 mm | ISO 100
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Value For Money

Currently, this lens is available for around £300, but the price has continued to drop steadily from launch. As this lens' predecessor, the 55-250mm IS II is currently available for around £170, it makes the new lens look a touch expensive.

The closest equivalent from third party manufacturers is Sigma's 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM lens, which is equipped with optical stabilisation and a silent focusing motor for around £130, although this lens is 50mm shorter at the telephoto end.

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