Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens

Extend your reach and capture stunning distant details with the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens. As the perfect step-up from a standard 18-55mm kit lens, this telephoto zoom opens up new possibilities for your Canon APS-C DSLR. With a versatile focal range equivalent to 88-400mm on a full-frame camera, it’s the ideal choice for capturing family sports, school events, travel adventures, and wildlife. Its compact size and lightweight design mean you can keep it in your bag and be ready for any photo opportunity without being weighed down.

This lens is packed with Canon’s advanced technology to ensure you get high-quality results. The STM (Stepping Motor) provides incredibly smooth, fast, and quiet autofocus, which is perfect for capturing photos of fast-moving subjects and is a game-changer for shooting video without distracting focus noise. To ensure your long-range shots are sharp and clear, the built-in Image Stabilizer (IS) counteracts camera shake by up to 3.5 stops.

Technical Specifications:

Focal Length: 55-250mm

35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 88-400mm

Lens Mount: Canon EF-S

Format Compatibility: APS-C

Maximum Aperture: f/4 to f/5.6

Image Stabilization: Yes (up to 3.5 stops)

Focus Type: Autofocus with STM Stepping Motor

Optical Design: 15 Elements in 12 Groups

UD Elements: 1

Minimum Focus Distance: 2.79 feet / 85 cm

Filter Size: 58 mm (Front)

Dimensions (DxL): 2.76 x 4.38 inches / 70 x 111.2 mm

Weight: 13.23 oz / 375 g