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

$229 USD
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

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Basic Information

Mount
EF - Canon
Announced Date
September 2013
Release Date
September 2013
MSRP At Launch
$332.64 USD
MSRP Now
$349.99 USD
MPB Max Price
$229 USD
Weight
375 g
Dimensions
Length111.2mm
Diameter70mm

Optics

Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
55mm-250mm
Magnification
0.29x
Minimum Focus Distance
2.79ft / 0.85m
Number of Elements
15
Number of Element Groups
12
Has Diffractive Optics
No

Aperture

Maximum Aperture
f/4 - f/5.6
Minimum Aperture
f/22 - f/32
Number of Diaphragm Blades
7
Has Rounded Diaphragm Blades
Yes
Has Aperture Ring
No

Focus

Has Autofocus
Yes
Focus Motor Type
STM
Has AF/MF Switch
Yes
Has Focus Ring
Yes
Has Internal Focus
Yes
Front Element Rotates
No

Stabilization

Has Image Stabilization
Yes
Has Stabilization Switch
Yes
CIPA Stabilization Rating Stops
3.5 stops

Build & Controls

Has Internal Zoom
No
Mount Material
Plastic
Has Weather Sealing
No

Filters

Accepts Filter Types
Front Screw-on
Front Filter Thread Size
58mm

Accessories

Has Lens Hood
Yes
Has Tripod Collar/Lens Foot
No

Notes

  • Lens hood sold separately.
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Item CreatedSeptember 29th, 2025
Last UpdatedSeptember 29th, 2025

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