Canon EF-S 55-250mm lens
| EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS | |
 |
|
| Key features | |
|---|---|
| Maker: | Canon |
| Image stabilization: |  Yes |
| Ultrasonic motor: |  No |
| Short back focus: | Yes |
| Macro capable: | Yes |
| Application: | Telephoto Zoom |
| Technical data | |
| Focal length: | 55-250mm (35 mm equivalent of 88-400mm) |
| Frame coverage: | APS-C 1.6x |
| Aperture (max/min): | f/4-5.6 - f/22-32 |
| Construction: | 10 groups / 12 elements |
| # Diaphragm blades: | 7 |
| Close focus distance: | 1.1 m (3.61 ft) |
| Max. magnification: | 0.31 |
| Physical | |
| Max. diameter: | 70 mm (2.76 in) |
| Max. length: | 108 mm (4.25 in) |
| Weight: | 390g (13.75 oz) |
| Filter diameter: | 58 mm |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood: | ET-60, optional |
| Case: | LP1019, optional |
| Angle of view | |
| Horizontal: | 23°20' – 5°20' |
| Vertical: | 15°40' – 3°30' |
| Diagonal: | 27° 50' - 6° 15' |
| History | |
| Introduced: | 2007 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP US$ | ₤199 / $255 |
The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens is a telephoto zoom lens for Canon EOS digital single-lens reflex cameras with a Canon EF-S lens mount.[1]
It provides a 35 mm equivalent focal length of 88-400mm.
It is advertised by Canon as providing four-stop image stabilization. Additionally, it has a high maximum magnification ratio for a non-macro lens.
The lens was released in America in mid-April 2008 for a street price of ~$255 USD, and advertised as companion to the Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens IS version.
The Mark II version of the lens was announced June 2011 [2]
[edit] External links
[edit] Reviews
[edit] References
- ^ Canon Inc.. "EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS". Canon Europe. http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/EF_Lenses/Image_Stabilization_Lenses/EF-S_55-250mm_f_4-5_6_IS/index.asp. Retrieved 2008-01-18.
- ^ Canon Inc.. "EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II". Canon Europe. http://www.canon-europe.com/About_Us/Press_Centre/Press_Releases/Consumer_News/Cameras_Accessories/20110613_Canon_unveils_ideal_telephoto_lens.aspx. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
This photography-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
