canon ef-s 55-250mm f 4.0-5 .6 is telephoto zoom lens for canon digital slr cameras
incorporating canon s optical image stabilizer technology this canon 55-250mm 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 250mm 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 55-250mm lens carries a one-year warranty . specifications focal length 55-250mm 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 58mm dimensions 2.8 inches in diameter and 4.3 inches long weight 13.8 ounces warranty 1 year