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

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

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Manufacturer Canon
SKU 8546B002
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2013
Release Date 2013-08-22
MSRP N/A
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Last known price 299 USD
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Lens Type
Lens Type Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Mount Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes
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Important Canon EF-S lenses are constructed to work with all Canon APS-C DSLR cameras but there are a few exceptions. Please see our list of compatible cameras.

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Focus
Autofocus (AF) Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes

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Motor Type Stepper motor
Focus Method No information
Closest Focusing Distance 85 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,29
Aperture
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 250 mm
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Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings UD element
Focal Length
Focal Length 55-250 mm
Zoom Range 195 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA rating 4 stops
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating
Physical
Weather Sealing No
Diameter 70 mm
Length 111 mm
Weight 375 gr
Other
Filter Type Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-63
Tripod Collar N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A