Canon EF-S 55-250mm

f/4-5.6 DSLR Zoom Lens  8/10

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Canon EF-S 55-250mm DSLR Zoom Lens
A powerful zoom lens should be a standard in any photographers bag. This 55-250mm from Canon is the perfect example. The focal length makes this a very versatile lens. It can be used in situation where the subject is fairly close as well as getting great shots of far away subjects. The trade off for the great price is the less than stellar low light performance. The maximum aperture at 55mm is f/4 and at 250mm is f/5.6. These aren’t bad for sunny day shooting, but a wider aperture is important for telephoto shooting since it will reduce shutter speed. All in all, this is one lens you should own. It normally sells for $199.99 to $299.99.

Quick Specs

  • Works with EF-S mounts only
  • 58mm filter thread
  • Image stabilization makes taking zoom shots easy
  • Affordable zoom lens
  • 13.8 ounces
Strengths

It is light for how much zoom you get out of this one

Great price for a lens that can be used in a wide range of shooting situations

Image stabilization helps a great deal when fully zoomed to 250mm

Weaknesses

May not be the best selection for landscape photography

The construction of the lens doesn’t feel as solid as some would want

Prices

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