Suitable for distant subject matter, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lensis an 88-400mm-equivalent zoom for Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM LensAPS-C DSLRs. This lens's long reach is enhanced by the inclusion of an Ultra-Low Dispersion element, which helps to greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for greater clarity and color accuracy throughout the zoom range. A Super Spectra coating is also featured, and minimizes flare and ghosting in order to produce greater contrast when working in bright lighting conditions. Benefitting both photo and video applications, an STM stepping AF motor is used to realize quick and near-silent autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. Additionally, a four-stop-effective Image Stabilizer system is also featured and minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting.

EF-S Mount Lens/APS-C Format    88-400mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32    One Ultra-Low Dispersion Element    Super Spectra Coating    STM Stepping AF Motor    Optical Image Stabilizer    Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Telephoto zoom is designed for APS-C-format Canon EF-S-mount DSLRs and provides an 88-400mm equivalent focal length range.

One Ultra-Low Dispersion glass element noticeably reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations for high clarity and color fidelity.

Super Spectra coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize ghosting and flare for greater contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions.

An Optical Image Stabilizer helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 3.5 stops to better enable working in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds.

Enhanced lens coatings minimize flare and ghosting in order to produce true colors with maintained contrast.

An STM stepping AF motor realizes smooth, near-silent autofocus that is complemented by a rear focus system, advanced AF algorithms, and a high-speed CPU for fast AF performance. Additionally, full-time manual focus override is also available.

Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this lens be used with a Canon Rebel SL1 and will it be able to use all the lens features such as auto-focus?

A: Instructions for the lens includes a listing of Canon cameras with which the lens is compatible as of July 2013. Compatibility with EOS Rebel SL1/100D is included in the listing. I would assume that would include ability to use all lens features with that camera model.

Q: 2. is this compatible with the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 DSLR Camera? Does it come with a lens cap? How many feet will this zoom to?

A: Yes, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens is compatible on the Canon SL3. It comes with a front and back lens cap, As for zoom the lens is a 55-250mm zoom lens. It is good for some wild life and sports but there are longer zoom lenses.

Q: 3. Is this compatible with a Canon EOS Rebel XTI?

A: Yes, Canon EOS Rebel XTI is compatible with the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens.

Q: 4. Is the lens good for shooting sports?

A: Maybe, if you have plenty of light and aren't planning on being a serious sports photographer. The maximum aperture on this lens is f5.6 at 250mm. A sports photographer would want a lens with at least a maximum f2.8 which would come with a much higher price tag.

Q: 5. will this len fit on rebel t5i?

A: Yes, it will fit the T5i.It will give you a range between 88mm-400mm focal length, due to the T5i's x 1.6 crop factor.Overall I find this lens to be extremely good with it's sharpness, color and speed of focusing.If you do video with it, it is virtually silent too.Highly recommended !!

Q: 6. will this lense work for the cannon eos 70D?

A: The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens is compatible on the Canon EOS 70D.

Q: 7. What is STM ?

A: It refers to the lens's internal stepping motor (STM) which is used to facilitate smooth and quiet autofocusing. It is esp. good for making videos. I use that lens on my EOS 70D, and it works quite nicely.

Q: 8. Is this lens compatible for a Canon 90D?

A: Yes Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens is compatible with the Canon 90D.

Q: 9. Will this lens fit and work on a Rebel T5 not the T5i?

A: The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens is compatible for use with both the entry-level Canon EOS Digital Rebel T5 DSLR camera as well as the more advanced Canon EOS Digital REbel T5i DSLR camera. Both cameras use the EF-S lens mount with the white square on the lens/lens mount to connect the lens to the camera.

Q: 10. Is compatible for 6d mari ii

A: Unfortunately, the Canon EF-S 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS STM is not compatible with the Canon 6d Mk II. The Canon 6d Mk II does not accept EF-S mount lenses, and does not work well with crop-sensor lenses even in the EF-mount.