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Difference between Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS and IS II

Started Jan 11, 2014 | Questions thread
Roshin Alex New Member • Posts: 1
Re: Difference between Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS and IS II

This video in Youtube might help why STM lenses are used: Canon STM Lens

The above link would give you a better understanding of STM lenses and how they perform in against other lenses(the ones with Micro Motor and USM).

I have a Canon EF-S 18-55mm STM lens and use it with Canon EOS 70D. It is really quiet and fast. No AF Noises are made while shooting videos or images. Some of the IS and IS II lenses have Micro Motors, which make noises while focussing and is really annoying when you shoot videos.

If you are into Video making, then STM lenses are the ones that you should go for.

STM lenses are costlier than IS and IS II lenses but its worth it.

Hope this helps. 

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