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55-200: Shots at 200mm

Started Jun 15, 2021 | Discussions thread
Larry Rexley Senior Member • Posts: 1,238
Re: 55-200: Shots at 200mm
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Jack Calypso wrote:

IoannisZ wrote:

Like you said it's the only ef-m at this zoom size. And there are many that have preferred ef lenses with adapter instead of this lens.

I am kicking myself for getting the EF-S 55-250, rather than the EF-M 55-200. Even without the adapter, it's longer, heavier, and slower. I thought the extra reach would be a plus, but I find I'm reluctant to carry it around due to the size.

To each his own. I don't find the EF-S 55-250 IS STM too big for the m6ii. I find it balances nicely, and appreciate the reach and the decent maximum apertures. I probably shoot half my photos with this lens alone and appreciate the consistent sharpness of the lens at all focal lengths across the frame, at max aperture.

I find it does not have enough reach for me at times, and sometimes use a MC7 2x teleconverter with it, also with good results. I modified my 55-250's mount to mount on EF and not just EF-S accessories. I enjoy having a 500mm IS lens! Although its 500mm IQ is not up to the Canon 400 and 500mm telephotos, it's still relatively small and light and easy to carry around.

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