Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS II Lens

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Lens is a compact and lightweight telephoto zoom lens. It is specifically designed for the range of EOS digital SLR cameras that use the smaller EF-S lens mount. Featuring the same impressive performance as the MkI lens, this MkII version has been cosmetically updated to match Canon's other EF-S lenses. Combining powerful performance with high image quality, ...

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS II Lens main features

• A compact and affordable telephoto zoom lens for use with all EOS EF-S mount bodies EG Canon 1100D, 60D, 50D etc. This lens will not work with cameras that feature a full frame sensor such as the Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 1D X
• The versatile 88-400mm equivalent focal length is ideal for long distance subject shooting
• 4-stop Image Stabilizer with automatic panning detection combats camera shake
• UD element helps deliver crisp, sharp, high-contrast images every time
• Super Spectra coatings combat ghosting and flare whilst ensuring accurate colour balance
• The circular diaphragm creates smooth, even blur for shots taken at large apertures

Affordable, powerful telephoto zoom
The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II is a telephoto zoom lens combining powerful performance with high image quality. With a focal length equivalent of 88-400mm in 35mm format, it is ideal for photographers seeking an affordable, versatile lens for general-purpose telephoto photography.

Image Stabilizer with automatic panning detection
To combat the effects of camera shake, the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II incorporates Canon’s 4-stop compensation Image Stabilizer technology. This allows the use of shutter speeds up to 4 times slower with no perceptible increase in image blur. Automatic panning detection automatically turns off the Image Stabilizer in either the horizontal or vertical direction when following moving subjects.

UD lens element
The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II employs a Canon UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) lens element to suppress the effects of secondary chromatic aberrations – for crisp, sharp, high-contrast images without fringing throughout the zoom range.

Super Spectra Coatings
Canon’s Super Spectra coatings combat ghosting and flare by absorbing light that may be reflected off digital camera sensors or internal lens elements. Super Spectra coatings also help ensure accurate colour balance and sharp, high-contrast results.

Circular aperture diaphragm
For shots taken at large apertures, a circular aperture diaphragm creates smooth, even blur - ideal for emphasising subjects shot against distracting backgrounds.

Lead-free glass
Only environmentally-friendly, lead-free glass is used in the construction of the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II.

Accessories
The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II is supplied with a lens cap and dust cap. A lens hood (ET-60) and lens case (LP1019) are available as optional accessories.

Canon EF-S 55-250mm sample images