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Testseek.com have collected 20 expert reviews of the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS.
 
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The editors liked

  • Impressive sharpness. STM focus motor. 4.5x zoom range. Light and compact design.
  • Lightweight and compact
  • Affordably priced
  • Very usable manual focus capability
  • Optical image stabilization for sharper handheld photos at slow shutter speeds.

The editors didn't like

  • Modest aperture. Plastic lens mount. Lens hood not included
  • All-plastic construction
  • Which is less durable than metal
  • Sharpness falls off at 250mm where it is likely to see a lot of use.

 

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  Published: 2008-07-10, review by: cnet.com.au

  • Lightweight and compact, Affordably priced, Very usable manual focus capability, Optical image stabilisation for sharper handheld photos at slow shutter speeds
  • All-plastic construction, which is less durable than metal, Sharpness falls off at 250mm where it is likely to see a lot of use
  • A lightweight, compact design with its stabilisation and an affordable price make the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS a versatile lens for entry-level shooters and amateurs on a budget. ...

 
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  Published: 2008-03-01, Author: Margaret , review by: photoreview.com.au

  • Abstract:  Canons new EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS is designed specifically for cameras with APS-C sized sensors and combines light weight with a very low price tag for an optically-stabilised lens. On the EOS 400D and 40D cameras we used for our tests, its foca...

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  Published: 2013-10-26, review by: itreviews.com

  • The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is a sharp telephoto zoom, but its aperture is anything but ambitious....

 
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  Published: 2011-01-12, review by: Photoradar.com

  • Abstract:  Further similarities include the same latest-generation Image Stabilizer, which combines a highly effective four-stop advantage with quiet operation and minimal battery drain, along with automatic detection for panning and tripod use.It also features t...

 
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  Published: 2009-01-01, review by: practicalphotography.com

  • Abstract:  The Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS puts in a very good performance for a very attractive price.The Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS is a long lens which is perhaps unsurprising considering the additional focal range it offers. The build is solid with a large rubberised ...

 
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  Published: 2009-01-01, review by: practicalphotography.com

  • Performance is impressive, and image quality is unbelievably good. At a snip over £200, this lens rates pretty highly. It may not look quite as impressive as the pro spec lenses but most of us in the Photo Answers office would happily sacrifice style f...

 
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  Published: 2007-01-01, review by: ultimatepc-reviews.co.uk

  • Abstract:  All in all, my personal take on both lenses that they are awesome, and easily deserve 10 out of 10 stars each, both achieving an Ultimate PC Reviews award. These lenses are highly recommended..

 
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  Published: 2011-09-06, review by: thestar.com.my

  • Abstract:  Optical image stabilisation is actually more important for telephoto lenses than it is for wide-angle lenses as camera shake gets amplified at telephoto...

 
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  Published: 2012-01-17, Author: Cees , review by: zoom.nl

  • Betaalbare instap telezoom, Optische beeldstabilisatie
  • Zonnekap niet standaard meegeleverd

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  Published: 2017-03-22, Author: Yuri小白 , review by: xitek.com

  • Abstract:  佳能EFS55-250mmF4-5.6IS镜头上市以来,网上口碑甚好,尤其分辩率,不少评测给了较高评价。我一直想找一只轻便的小像场长焦头来代替EF70-300mmF4-5.6IS,因为这只全副镜头的体积和重量都让我很不方便。恰逢EFS55-250问世,便收了一只。本来我对这只仅售1650元的镜头是没有什么奢望的,但网上吹捧之声甚隆,有人认为它的分辩率胜过了EF70-300,或者与之相当。在好奇驱使之下,我让这2只镜头小小的PK了一场。我关心的问题是:1,EFS55-250的长焦端分辩率是不是这么神奇,真的...

 
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