Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
For photographers and videographers looking to add versatility and range to their lens collection, the new EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM telephoto zoom lens is a dream come true. Compact and lightweight with Optical Image Stabilizer for up to 3.5* equivalent stops of shake correction, it extends the camera's reach significantly, capturing sharp images of far away objects, even when handheld. It features Canon's amazing STM stepping motor and a newly designed high-speed CPU, rear focus mechanism and improved AF algorithm for high-speed performance, supporting Canon's Movie Servo AF for smooth, quiet and continuous focus adjustments. The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens features one UD lens element that reduces chromatic aberration, helping to achieve excellent image quality with high resolution and contrast. The front element does not rotate, ensuring easy compatibility with accessories like polarizing filters, and full-time manual focus is available even while in AF mode. Enhanced coatings on the lens elements deliver excellent color balance and minimize ghosting and flare, and a 7-blade circular aperture delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds. The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens has a compact design thanks to a new six-group zoom system that provides a maximum magnification of 0.29x at the telephoto end and a minimum focusing distance of 2.79 ft./0.85m throughout the zoom range.
Supplied accessories: Rear lens cap - Front lens cap
Lens type | Zoom lens |
Max Format size | APS-C / DX |
Focal length | 55–250 mm |
Image stabilisation | Yes (4 stops) |
Lens mount | Canon EF-S |
Maximum aperture | F4.0 - F5.6 |
Minimum aperture | F22.0 - F32.0 |
Aperture ring | No |
Number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
Aperture notes | Circular diaphragm |
Elements | 15 |
Groups | 12 |
Special elements / coatings | UD element |
Minimum focus | 0.85 m (33.46″) |
Autofocus | Yes |
Motor type | Stepper motor |
Full time manual | Yes |
Focus method | Internal |
Distance scale | No |
DoF scale | No |
Weight | 375 g (0.83 lb) |
Diameter | 70 mm (2.76″) |
Length | 111 mm (4.37″) |
Materials | Plastic barrel, plastic mount |
Sealing | No |
Colour | Black |
Zoom method | Rotary (extending) |
Power zoom | No |
Zoom lock | No |
Filter thread | 58 mm |
Hood supplied | No |
Tripod collar | No |
Notes | With automatic panning detection |