Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens

• Maximum aperture: f/4.0-f/5.6
• Optics: 12 elements in 10 groups, UD glass element
• Canon EF-S Mount (not compatible with full sensor DSLRs)

From the Manufacturer

Incorporating Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology, this Canon 55-250 mm telephoto zoom lens captures long distance,

 low-light shots far better than many comparable lenses, helping you photograph the far-off action of athletes or zoom in for an intimate portrait with a blurred background.

 The high-zoom-ratio lens is equivalent to a focal length of 88-400mm in the 35mm format (when used on Canon EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses). More significantly, the image stabilizer effect creates an equivalent shutter speed of roughly four stops faster than the same size lens without an image stabilizer. In other words, if the slowest shutter speed you can hold a 250 mm lens steadily is normally 1/250th of a second, this Canon lens will let you hand-hold shutter speeds as slow as 1/15th of a second. The lens also boasts a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration to create excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. Delivering an excellent performance at an affordable price for all photographers, the 55-250 mm lens carries a one-year warranty.

Specifications

• Focal length: 55-250 mm
• Maximum aperture: f/4 to f/5.6
• Lens construction: 12 elements in 10 groups, including one UD-glass element
• Diagonal angle of view: 27 degrees (at 50 feet) to 6 degrees (at 15 feet), with APS-C image sensors
• Focus adjustment: DC motor, gear-driven (front focusing design)
• Closest focusing distance: 3.6 feet (0.31 x maximum close-up magnification)
• Filter size: 58 mm
• Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 4.3 inches long
• Weight: 13.8 ounces
• Warranty: 1 year