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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
Buchanan Senior Member • Posts: 1,124
Re: Difference between Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS and IS II

Yes, the STM is better optically better than the II.  I got a refurb 55-250STM last year for $123 while Canon was asking 199 for the II.  It's not an error, but price-wise it makes little sense either.

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