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

[itsanaddiction]

Can anyone tell me what they think of this lens? Circuit City by me is going out of business. It sells for $330 on Their website, but I think it was $200 in store. I don't remember. Is it worth getting? I know the f stop isn't AMAZING, but I can't afford $1000. What do y'all think?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Frozen]

I like the lens, it's not the best out there, but for the money I like it. The focus ring is not crisp when shooting manual focus. Here is a shot with this lens at Bridavale falls in Yosemite.

Here is a shot at the long end.

 

[Big Mike]

It's one of Canon's newest lenses. I don't know of anyone who has actually used one.

It's certainly not designed to be a 'pro' level lens...not with a price of $330...but it might be great for you.

If you can get it for $200....I'd jump on that. Even if you don't like it, you could probably sell it for that much.

 

[Dao]

I do not own this lens. But this lens rated pretty good in terms of image quality at this price range.

 

[xypex982]

Whoa, I like the face the waterfall made on the left side of your pic when it is hitting the rocks Frozen.

 

[sanjeed1407]

EFs 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS is the best telezoom lens at its price point. A new one from authorized dealer is available at around $250/-. Here's a sample image I shot recently with this lens mounted on EOS 450D body:

U need to get close and shoot in good light.