Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Customer Review: Nice lens for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a couple of Cameras now capable of "superzoom" functioning. A panasonic fz18, an Olympus e-510 with 70-300mm lens, and a Canon T1i with this 55-250mm lens. This lens is very good DSLR zoom lens when the price is also considered, with it just above 200 bucks now. It doesn't have the heft of the Oly 70-300mm and the build quality feels a tad bit less, but the images it produces are as good when combined with the T1i as I can get with my Olympus set-up. I didn't notice it being noisy and felt the IS system really did a good job at 250mm. As I do most of my shooting handheld I strongly recommend anything with an IS system either in the body or lens over lens without, especially when zooming. I won't have even considered the Canon 70-300mm entry level lens that lacks this. Build seems a bit better then then shorter kit lens that comes with the Rebels, and between the two I far prefer this one. I think for most Rebel users this would be the logical second lens to move to after the kit one and for the price is worth it. (for bang for your buck it is very hard to beat the panasonic fz series of superzooms but that is for another review)Customer Review: Stabilizer Makes A Difference
Summary: 5 Stars
Image Stabilizer costs more but it's really worth it. Bottom line you need Stabilizer to take ANY PHOTOS at NIGHT. They won't come out without a Image Stabilizer in use but with this lens YOU CAN take photos at night. Also don't think you can hold a camera still when the exposure time is 1/8th of a second without a stabilizer. Your photo will not come out good.
I use this lens at sports events and compared to my 70-300mm lens without stabilizer it makes a huge difference. Even with the exposure time of 1/30th of a second the images that came out blurry on the 70-300mm come out great on the 55-250mm lens.
Bottom Line - If you have the money don't buy this Canon 75-300mm lens without Image Stabilizer.Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras Save your money and get this 55-250mm lens with Image Stabilizer. Even though the zoom is better on the 75-300 the photos in Low Light Situations (even thought they aren't perfect) come out better on the 55-250mm lens.
Customer Review: Good stable lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm still learning what this lens likes and doesn't like. For example, it does vignette sometimes but I can see that ahead of time and I just back off full telephoto a bit.
If you're a novice, don't forget to turn off the IS when using a tripod. And just because there is IS, it doesn't mean there won't be hand shake problems at less than 1/250th speed.
Set camera to center focus so that you get what you want in focus. I use Auto focus 98% of the time. The lens is very responsive and you have to be careful to focus on what you really want. Got some nice sharp photos of small, fast birds in flight and some dogs on a dead run.
Color quality seems good for the most part. Occasionally I get something with a bluish tinge but I think that's the camera rather than the tele since other pics of the same area at the same time were fine.
As one reviewer said somewhere, get to know what the lens will and won't do.
I'm really pleased with the price and the results. I don't want to spend $1000 on a lens since this is a hobby not a profession.
Customer Review: Great Lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for a lens to compliment my standard lens on the Cannon Rebel. After reading a lot of reviews I decided to use this lens as the Standard lens 18mm - 55mm did not have the zoom range I was looking for, the Standard lens is great for close up shots.
The new lens is a 55mm - 250mm and has a great zoom on it, I am now able to capture pictures from afar without scaring wildlife and so on, as a budding amateur I was concerned about what sort of lens I would need, I did not want to purchase a lens that would be no good for me.
Some have mentioned because of the size of the lens it takes more time to focus, yes it does but this is to be expected as the drive now has more of a range to cover then your standard lens, but don't let this shy you away from it, does just what I need it to do and I am happy.
Build quality is good, nice sturdy feel to it and the quality you would expect from Cannon, Manual Focus and Images Stabilizer switches on the lens just like the Smaller lens.
Can't wait to use this lens more and get some great pictures from it.
Customer Review: Great Lens for the Price
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently had our twin daughter's Pre-K graduation and dance recital before going on vacation for a week. I flip-flopped on whether I should purchase the 55-250 or go with the Canon 75-300 USM. After testing out both lenses at the J&R, I went with the 55-250.
Overall, I'm extremely satisfied. I can take photos of images I've missed in the past. Images are sharp. Colors pop. The auto-focus and image stabilization work well. Using the EOS software included with the Canon xSi, I can fine-tine the photos to my liking.
I've read comments that that build is plastic and flimsy. I have not found this to be the case. It's just as sturdy as the 18-55 kit lens included with the Xsi.
Could you get slightly sharper images from the 75-300. You may be able to, but is it worth double the price and extra weight. If you are simply looking to get great photos of family members, special events, vacations with image stabilization and auto-focus, the Canon 55-250 lens cannot be beat for the price.