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

Canon EF-S, APS-C / DX
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Get close to the action with the EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS STM. The lens is the ideal complement to the standard 18-55mm lens on your EOS and is perfect for nature, sports and travel photography. It combines powerful telephoto zoom characteristics with first-class image quality and intuitive handling. The EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS STM employs Canon Image Stabiliser technology to ensure that your shots are always razor-sharp. This enables exposure times up to 3.5 stops longer than would normally be possible hand-held, without the increased risk of camera shake - ideal in low light or at high zoom settings. Panning detection deactivates the image stabiliser when the camera is panned horizontally or vertically, so that moving subjects can be tracked with the camera without any problems.

The EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS STM works with a Stepping Motor (STM), which ensures continuous and quiet focusing when shooting video with the EOS and fast and precise autofocus when taking photos. Focusing via STM is so quiet that the camera's internal microphone does not pick up any noise that would interfere with the sound recording during video shooting. The EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS STM is equipped with a UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass element and Super Spectra coatings, so that it delivers razor-sharp, high-contrast images across the entire zoom range. A 7-blade iris diaphragm increases the quality of the out-of-focus area so that your subject stands out clearly against a blurred background. A manual focus ring allows you to fine-tune the focus manually at any time; the close focusing distance of approx. 0.85 m allows you to photograph particularly small subjects. A fixed front element enables the effortless use of filters.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Weight
375 g
Focus type
AutofocusManual focus
Lens type
Telephoto lensZoom
Bayonet lens mount
Canon EF-S
Focal length
55 - 250 mm
Item number
2577950

General information

Manufacturer
Canon
Category
Lenses
Manufacturer no.
8546B005
Release date
22.8.2013
Sales rank in Category Lenses
78 of 3160

Colour

Colour
Black

Material

Material
Super Spectra coating

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
1.10 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Telephoto lensZoom
Bayonet lens mount
Canon EF-S
Aperture
5.60 
Min. aperture
22 
Min. focal length (exact)
55 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
250 mm
Focal length
55 - 250 mm
Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Number of diaphragm blades
7 x
Filter thread
58 mm
Number of lenses
15
Number of lens groups
12
Lens equipment
Image stabilisationZoom function
Optical zoom
4.50 x
Focus type
AutofocusManual focus
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Durability
Dustproof

Objective 2 properties

Min. aperture opening
f/22
Max. aperture
f/5.6
Aperture
f/4 - 5.6
Min. focal length (exact)
0.06 m
Max. Focal length (exact)
0.25 m
Filter thread
0.58 m
Lens equipment
Image stabilisation

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
lensLens back capLens capManual

Product dimensions

Weight
375 g
Length
111.20 mm
Diameter
70 mm

Package dimensions

Length
11 cm
Width
11 cm
Height
17 cm
Weight
522 g

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Canon
    0.3 %
  • 2.Nikon
    0.4 %
  • 2.Sony
    0.4 %
  • 4.OM System
    0.5 %
  • 4.Panasonic
    0.5 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 6.Fujifilm
    12 days
  • 7.Olympus
    13 days
  • 8.Tamron
    14 days
  • 9.Canon
    22 days
  • 10.Samyang
    23 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Olympus
    4.6 %
  • 2.Canon
    4.9 %
  • 3.Fujifilm
    5.1 %
  • 4.Nikon
    5.2 %
  • 5.Sony
    5.5 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Overall ratingGood77/100
Good77/100
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Good69/100
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  • PositiveLeiser Autofokus
  • PositiveBildstabilisator
  • NegativeAbbildungsfehler
  • NegativeNur für APS-C
  • NegativeAuflösung

Das Canon EF-S 4-5.6/55-250 mm IS STM serviert im Test ein durchmischtes Ergebnis. Zwar kann die Telezoom-Optik für Canon-EOS-DSLRs mit APS-C-Sensor durch geringe Abbildungsfehler und einen treffsicheren Autofokus punkten. Die niedrige Auflösung und die geringe Lichtstärke ziehen das Telezoom-Objektiv allerdings auf den letzten Platz in der Bestenliste.

Very good85/100
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Foto MagazinSingle testReleaseDecember 2013

Das gut verarbeitete Objektiv leistet sich keine großen Schwächen und ist auch in Sachen Nahgrenze gut aufgestellt. Allerdings besitzt es keine Sonnenblende und bildet die Bilder sehr gut ab. zudem lässt sich der Fokussierring sehr gut und angenehm einstellen.