Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Overview
Announced Jun 13, 2011
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Telephoto zoom lens | Canon EF-S | 2044B002
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Announced
Jun 13, 2011
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The compact and affordable EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II offers powerful telephoto performance on Canon's APS-C DSLRs. Offering an equivalent focal range of 28.8-400mm its is equipped with a 4-stop Image Stabilizer with automatic panning detection. This lens is a cosmetically refreshed version of the existing older 55-250mm IS, launched in 2008. A consumer-grade tele zoom, it is available on its own and in kits bundled with Canon's midrange APS-C DSLRs.
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Quick specs
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 55–250 mm |
| Image stab. | Yes (4 stops) |
| Lens mount | Canon EF-S |
| Max aperture | F4–5.6 |
| Min aperture | F22–32 |
| Min focus | 1.10 m (43.31″) |
| Max magnification | 0.31× |
| Weight | 390 g (0.86 lb) |
| Length | 108 mm (4.25″) |
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