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Canon EF-S55-250mm F/4-5.6 IS STM reviews compiled

Valerie

Updated: Sep 30, 2019


Canon EF-S55-250mm F/4-5.6 IS STM

Physical

Plastic covering

Light weight


Focus Ring

Extremely smooth to use

Only can be used when camera is on because it is attached to the STM motor


Auto Focus

Front element doesn't turn


Sharpness

APS-C

55mm - Sharp in the middle and in corners

Good contrast

135mm - Sharp in the middle but little bit soft in the corners

Sharper at f/8

250mm - Middle is sharp, soft in the corners

Sharper at f/8

Not quite contrast

Distortion

At 55mm, some distortions visible.

At 250mm, minor distortions visible.


Vignetting

At 55mm, slight vignetting, corrected at f/5.6.

At 250mm, heavy vignetting, corrected at f/8.


Chromatic aberration

At 55mm, slight hint of chromatic aberration in the edges.

At 135mm, no chromatic aberration.

At 250mm, moderate chromatic aberration. Can be corrected with in camera chromatic aberration correction


Stabilization

Smooth, good

Works perfectly


Zoom ring

Nice and smooth


Bokeh

Harsh


Switches

Image stabilization ON or OFF

AF or MF


Notes

Update camera/s lens profiles in EOS utility in computer to get peripheral illumination.

Has 7 aperture blade, can get 14 point sun stars


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