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 so-so item.
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this item to improve my zoom range on a Canon XSI. I already had a Quantaray 70-300 which a friend sold me very cheap. Comparing between the two the Canon may be a bit shaper, but overall not really worth the extra money. I believe if I had gone to the next higher series (much more expensive) I would have noticed a different, but I don't see MUCH between the two for zoom range. I use both frequently though because the zoom ranges are still slightly different. If trying to choose a zoom I would suggest getting the cheaper Quantaray or Sigma. If you really want to go Canon get the next higher series lens.Digital camera Review: A solid choice for a mid zoom
Summary: 4 Stars
First this is a cheap kit lens, but you get value as far as price performance goes. It is the natural choice to complement the kit 18/55mm IS .The professional evaluations that I've read ( and I read alot of them) give it high marks for a tele zoom between f8 to f22. The reviewers do get anal9 read critical) in their comments relative to lower f stops and at the extreme ranges of the zoom.
I do not baby my gear and just got back from 14 days in utah hiking and this lens held up fine while strapped into my back pack. The images were certainly acceptable to my eyes.I am sure if I had the $1000 lens I would think differently. Yes there are better lens both in built quality and optically at bocoo bucks.
This lens complements the kit 18/55mm. My image stabilizer broke in the 18/55mm IS lens. I speculate it will also break relatively soon in this lens but for now it works and works well. Nothing beats it optically in a zoom in this price range.
In conclusion: marginal built quality, good optical results at a bargin price relatively speaking(hey I'm scotish and $250 is still a lot of money lads and lassies).
Digital camera Review: AWESOME
Summary: 5 Stars
Unfortunetly its a little pricey but Its well worth the money. Wou will be amazed by the picture you take with itDigital camera Review: Amazing IS Telephoto for Price!
Summary: 5 Stars
Canon's EF-S telephoto lens is probably one does it's job amazingly well for its price. I have access to Canon's more expensive L series of telephotos (70-200mm f2.8) and this lens does an amazing job comparing up with the more expensive lens. In daylight, it is hard for me to tell any difference between both of them. The color for the 55-250mm lens seems a bit faded compared to other lenses I've used. In indoors conditions with low light, the performance of this lens starts to falter.
Get this lens for shooting outdoors on a budget; don't expect any strong performance in low lighting conditions.
IS works as advertised. However, as other reviewers have noticed, IS makes a clicking noise that got me worried about the lens.
Pros:
1. Low cost for a high quality telephoto zoom
2. Image stabilization works wonderfully
3. Small and light
4. Works wonderfully for getting good pictures
Con:
1. Cheapish build; made out of plastic. Feels flimsy
2. Slow focus in low light conditions, sometimes failure to focus. (Take this with a grain of salt, I'm usually shooting with Canon's USM lenses so it just may seem slow to me.)
3. Lack of inner focus makes the front end of the lens moves in and out during any focusing. This sometimes causes me to need to recompose my shots. And you need to keep your hand off the focus ring when it focuses.
4. Color rendition off, skin tone seems grayish and everything seems faded (Not much of a con, easily fixed in post.)
If you intend to shoot in good lighting conditions, this is lens great! If you want good low light conditions spend an extra 2,000 dollars and the buy the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras. Perfect for amateur use.
Digital camera Review: Amazing outdoors, okay indoors
Summary: 4 Stars
Let me start out by saying this is a GREAT lens for a decent value. The IS makes a real difference and outdoors the autofocus is lightening fast as long as there is a fair amount of light. However in lowlight situations (mainly indoors) AF barely works and is as slow as molasses in July! However pictures are great indoors if you can handle the easy-to-use MF.
Pro: Awesome sharpness
Pro: Good, solid build
Pro: IS is very helpful.
Pro: In decent light, the AF is very fast.
Con: Auto focusing in low light is a NIGHTMARE! However, pictures turn out very well if you take the time to focus the image yourself.
Con: Sometimes Auto focusing in low light can work, but when it does, the front of the lens moves so much you may need to zoom in or out more.
In addition I HIGHLY recommend getting a Tiffen 58mm filter in your order. They work as good as Canon products and are much cheaper!
Con: Not so good for Macro photography of close-ups. If you aren't in it to photograph flowers, this is no big deal! Bottom line: If you are photographing outdoors and need an inexpensive lense that will produce great pics this is for you! I mainly photograph trains and railroads and through that this lens has proven itself to me!