Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: A fantastic sidekick for the kit lens
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased a canon xsi with the kit lens in December of 2008 and quickly started outgrowing the kit lens. Most of my picture taking is outdoors so a long range zoom was something I was really in the market for. In july of 09 I took the plunge and got the 55-250 and now it spends more time on my camera body than anything else.
It is lacking in a few areas. My copy of this lens tends to be just a little soft. Not enough to be an issue for small prints or the web, but I'm not a pro photographer by any means. The auto-focus can be a little slow (though generally faster than the kit lens) and I've had it hunt around on me a few times ( that's a few times out of nearly 8,000 photographs however, so its a rare occurrence). Also the slow aperture makes it almost impossible to use in dimmer conditions.
With all that said though the image stabilization on this lens totally makes up for almost all of its flaws. Canon rates it a 4 f-stops and I have to agree. While it wont make the lens perform any better in dim conditions on a overcast to sunny day you can walk around and snap shots like nothing else I've seen. While my friend with a much better lens would have to stop and steady himself I could raise the camera (even zoomed all the way in to 250mm) and grab a clear shot almost as fast as I had the subject in frame.
I can't recommend this lens highly enough to anyone looking for a cheap long range zoom. As long as can put up with a little softness and plan to use this mostly during the day you can't go wrong with the Canon 55-250mm.
Digital camera Review: A lot of lens for not too much money
Summary: 5 Stars
Background: I'm an amateur photographer (hobbyist, really), and most of my experience before the past year has been with film. My digital SLR is a Canon 20D.
I love this lens! I bought it after reading a lot of reviews, and figured it would suit my needs for the short term. To be honest, I doubt I'll sell it even if I come up with the money to buy L quality lenses; it's got a reasonably quick focus, a great range, and the IS works well. My copy, at least, has been reliably sharp, with no real noticeable aberrations anywhere in its range.
Is it an L quality lens? No. Is it a great lens at a very low price? Oh yeah. Give it a try... you won't be disappointed.
Digital camera Review: A must have
Summary: 5 Stars
The Canon Digital Rebel Canon EOS Silver Digital Rebel XTi 10.1 MP SLR Digital Camera with Canon 18-55mm EF-S Lens + 1GB Pro Accessory Kit I bought a couple of years ago came with a basic 18-55 mm lens that works OK but doesn't begin to do justice to the capabilities of this great camera. So if you get the camera, don't walk, run to your computer and order the EFS 55-250 mm lens. The lens has come down in price a lot since I bought the camera. The image stabilization technology is phenomenal. I've taken some spectacular twilight and indoor shots with the camera in no-flash mode without a tripod. The lens adds a lot of weight to the camera--about 7 oz. as compared to the standard lens (with telephoto camera weighs 2 lbs. 3 oz.) but it's well worth it. Highly recommended.Digital camera Review: A must have first lens, beyond the kit lens
Summary: 5 Stars
OK I am a newbie to the DSLR world, I got my camera a few days before ordering this lens, and wow am I gals I did it just extends the already unbelievable greatness of the DSLR camera... its a must have... LOVE IT, wish I had bought a DSLR ten years ago. Awesome quality from canonDigital camera Review: A simple addition
Summary: 5 Stars
I am very pleased with the new Canon EF-S 250 Telephoto Zoom lens for my Digital SLR. It adjusts itself, attaches easily, and provides a wide range of options. This is the first time I have used a telephoto lens. It presents as easy to use and works with the camera's settings nicely. Now I am looking forward to a New England trip to catch the leaves changing. You would need to have a slightly bigger camera bag as the standard case only carries the lens that came with the camera. Amazon has some nice options for Canon cases that work with this lens and the standard lens.