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

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

    55–250mm · f/4–5.6

    Overview

    The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is an inexpensive, lightweight telephoto zoom for APS-C cameras, offering a useful 88-400mm equivalent range. It delivers sharp images, improved optics over its predecessor, and smooth, silent STM autofocus ideal for video. Weaknesses include a plastic build, fly-by-wire manual focus that requires camera power, and incompatibility with full-frame bodies. It suits entry-level to enthusiast photographers seeking an affordable, compact telephoto with good image quality and IS.