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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
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new favorite lens, Sunday, 04 January 2009


Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
I have the rebel xti and currently have the 18-55mm that came with it, and the 50mm f1.8, but I needed a little more focal range. I opted for the 55-250mm with IS not only for the increased focal range but also for the amazing price. Although it is plastic, the lens has a good, sturdy feel. The image stabilization is spectacular and has made photo opportunities that were previously impossible for me a breeze. If you are debating between this and the 70-300 with IS, though I have not used it, I would recommend this. For only 50mm more focal range and the price increase I couldn't see how the 70-300 could be worth it. I am considering eventually getting a 1.4x teleconverter that will bump this lens up to a max 350mm for only around $130, however it will need to be used mainly for outside photography due to its decrease in aperture. Well done, Canon.
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Great Lens, Thursday, 01 January 2009


Overall rating (weighted)
4.0
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
Great Image Stabilized lens the 70-300 is like $600 the 55-250 was $280 or less. I love this lens
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Great Performance for the Price, Monday, 29 December 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6IS Lens boasts great performance for the reasonable price. I shoot with this lens on a Canon Rebel XSi as my primary telephoto lens while I collect my funds for an L series zoom.
Image quality on this lens is great, especially outdoors on a bright day, it captures great colors and details. Images tend to loose sharpness in most cases when set at 250mm although the images still turn out nicely. The auto focus works well and generally fast, though a few times it struggled find the right object to focus on and a few times struggled to focus on anything at all; these few cases by no means drop the quality of this lens. the image stabilizer also works very nicely. I was shooting an Indiana Hoosiers game in Assembly Hall (anyone who has been to Assembly Hall knows how poorly lit the arena is unless you are right down on the floor) and was worried about the poor quality of the shots since I did not have floor seats and knew this lens wasn't the fastest. Much to my chagrin, the vast majority of the pictures turned out to be a boon to my collection.
While there are many other lens that have much superior optics and build quality, I simply must give this lens five stars for the fact that it gives GOOD performance at a GREAT price. It is not without its quirks, but i would recommend this lens to anyone with a limited budget looking for a good telephoto lens.
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Pleased to See Afar, Friday, 26 December 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
3.8
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
3.0
We are ver pleased with the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens. It arrived on time as promised and in excellent condition. Look forward to the many, many pictures from a distance. Thank you!
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Bang for the buck!, Friday, 26 December 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
3.5
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
3.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
3.0
Got this for Christmas. Impressive lens. Some reviewers have said it felt "cheap"...I do not get that feeling. Sure it is plastic, but it has a solid feel. The image quality is quite impressive from 55mm all the way up to 250mm. Some softness at 250mm, but minimal. Basically, if you are on a budget and want a good "do it all" (almost at least) lens then this is an excellent choice. Ordered from Cameta and could not be happier with them as a dealer.
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Impressed, Thursday, 25 December 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
As an amateur photographer with nothing more than the Rebel XT 18-55mm kit & the 50mm f/1.8, this zoom lens is a fantastic addition to my growing arsenal. This being my first IS lens, I coudln't be more happier. Please note that I have never had my hands on an L-series lens and will not be reviewing this item as if I had...plus it wouldn't be fair anyway.

From what I have noticed thus far, the color saturation is quite good in comparison to my other lenses. Bokeh is adequate and shows great depth of field when proper settings are applied. Although many have complained about the build quality of this lens, I cannot. Yes, it is plastic...but higher quality plastic in comparison to what I have. I now feel more complete as I have drastically improved my range with this one purchase.

The only drawback to this lens is the elongating & rotation when focusing on the subject. Yes, this can be solved with the purchase of a USM lens, but the value of this lens is far too great. But to counter that, the motor is actually much quieter than my other 2 lenses.

Magazines have raved about it. Users have expressed overall satisfaction. I am here to tell readers that this product is the best value from Canon in the market. Amateur photographers need not worry!
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Canon Zoom Lens, Monday, 15 December 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
Works fantastic. Used at daughter's Brownies ceremony. Couldn't get close - was like I was in the front row! Lighting wasn't even an issue!! Very impressed.
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canon telephoto lens, Monday, 24 November 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
4.5
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
The purchase of the lens was quick and efficient. The lens arrived earlier than I had anticipated and I have been using it successfully since it's arrival.
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Good for the price, Saturday, 01 November 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
4.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
3.0
Value for Money
3.0
This is a good entry level telephoto zoom. Works fine for people like me who need telephoto lens only occasionally. Yes, it is all plastic and cheaply built, but that makes it very light weight. The auto focusing is a little bit slow, but this is what you can expect from a lens of this price. However, if you have large budget and will like to use a telephoto more often, go get yourself a better lens.
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Le, Friday, 24 October 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
4.3
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
3.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Remembering that it is an EF-S rather than an EF lens, it is a good intermediate lens for beginners. I got this one for my son-in-law for when I give him my 20D at Christmas. [5D MK II on order for me] The IS is a nice touch. Of course it is not an L lens but you don't pay those prices either.
Recommended.
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One Happy Customer!, Thursday, 23 October 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
What with the price of all the IS Canon lenses that I have studied I had made up my mind that I would just have to do without, however this EF-S 55-250 sure changed that in a hurry. I received this lens within a few days and immediately put it to use photographing the wild birds at my feeders in my back yard. To say that I am satisfied is an understatement. I was blown away with my photos and while I am certain that there are other better IS lens out there on the market this one, taken into account the reasonable price can't be beat. I believe that Canon has done the users of their cameras a great service and I thank them for it.Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
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Best lens for the money, Monday, 13 October 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
This is an excellent lens for under $500. It is designed to be a good all purpose tele zoom lens for non-pros. I think it fits the bill nicely. The lens is very sharp at all focal lengths and really doesn't have any bad spots like most cheap lenses. Aperture is a bit on the slow side, but normal for a lens in its class. The Image Stabilization really works well. You won't want a telephoto lens without it once you've had it. Build quality is about normal for the price. It is mostly plastic, but that keeps down on the weight. Macro performance is pretty good, too. It is a 1/3 magnification, which is a bit better than average without being an advertised macro lens. You can certainly fill the frame with a flower bud or a leaf, if that is what you are after. I give it 5 stars, not because it is the best lens in the world, but because it is the best lens for the price and the intended photographers. It pairs perfectly with the 18-55 IS and then you get a seamless range of 18-250 (28-400 equiv), all Image stabilized. The next step up is at least twice the money. Nothing else in the price range can compare with the features, sharpness and focal range in my opinion.
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Versatile Lens, Saturday, 11 October 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
4.0
Sharpness
3.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
I got this lens to improve the range of pictures I could take. I only had the lens that came with my Rebel (18-55 mm) and I found that I wasn't able to take pictures that I wanted from a distance. This lens allows me to capture those shots. So far, it's been a great extra lens.
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Nice Lens, Monday, 06 October 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
4.3
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
All in all a nice lens. The capablity of the 55-250 allows for several different shooting techniques. I was very impressed with the lens. Macro shooting was ever possible at semi-close distances. Good bang for the buck.
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Works as promised. Not bad for low-end Canon lens, Monday, 29 September 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I'm still a novice photographer. So, I bought this low-end lens with IS to get my feet wet in photography. IS does wonder to taking shots. I'm travelling Europe right now and having tripod is not an option. So free-hand shooting is all I have. And with IS, it forgives my occasional shakes, ok constant shakes, lol. And I do still get some blurred shots but that's because of lighting and exposure. I'm still learning to pay attention to it. But overall, the qualities of shots are amazing.
Once I get into serious photography, I will look into other lens. But right now, with this and 17-55mm IS, I can capture most of what I need.
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