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

A lightweight telephoto zoom for Canon APS-C DSLRs, with 4-stop Image Stabilisation and quiet STM autofocus for photos and video.

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

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is a compact telephoto zoom designed for Canon's APS-C DSLRs. It covers a versatile 88-400mm equivalent range, ideal for portraits, wildlife, sports and travel. The optical Image Stabiliser compensates for up to four stops of camera shake, helping you shoot handheld at longer focal lengths. The STM (Stepping Motor) autofocus is smooth and quiet, making it well suited to video recording as well as stills. A UD lens element helps reduce chromatic aberration for sharp, clear images. This lens is a popular, affordable way to add serious reach to a Canon crop-sensor kit.

Key specs

Type	Telephoto zoom lens (EF-S mount)
Focal length	55-250mm
Maximum aperture	f/4-5.6
Minimum aperture	f/22-32
Image stabilisation	Yes, up to 4 stops
Autofocus	STM (stepping motor)
Closest focus	0.85m
Filter size	58mm
Weight	approx. 375g
Format	APS-C only (EF-S)

Compatibility

Fits Canon EF-S mount APS-C DSLRs only; not compatible with full-frame Canon DSLRs or EF-M mirrorless without an adapter. Works with Canon EF-EOS R adapter on EOS R mirrorless cameras (crop mode). Uses 58mm filters.