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

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

Focal length
55–250 mm
Aperture
f/4–5.6
Weight
390 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
110 cm
Length
108 mm
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At a Glance

This telephoto zoom for Canon EF on APS-C runs from 55 to 250 mm, equivalent to 88-400 mm on full frame, so it reaches distant subjects. It is compact at 390 g and has an optical stabilizer. The aperture ranges from f/4 to f/5.6. The minimum focus distance is 1.1 m. It suits sports, wildlife, landscapes and travel.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
55 mm
Max. focal length
250 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
12
Groups
10
Weight
390 g (0.86 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
110 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:3.2 (0.31×)
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)
Diameter
70 mm (2.76 in)
Released
November 2007

Manufacturer data: global.canon

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS fit?

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 88-400 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.

Canon EF cameras

APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 ISCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS IICanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STMTamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Focal length55-250 mm55-250 mm55-250 mm55-200 mm
Max. aperturef/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6
Weight390 g390 g375 g300 g
Filter diameter58 mm58 mm58 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance110 cm110 cm85 cm95 cm
Length108 mm108 mm111.2 mm83 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesno
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS: FAQ

Does the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS weigh?

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS weighs 390 g. It is 108 mm long with a diameter of 70 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS use?

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS is 110 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS a full-frame lens?

No, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 88-400 mm in full-frame terms.

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