Customer Reviews:
 Canon EF-s 55-250 Zoom July 14, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Outstanding Lens. This is my third lens for my Canon Digital Rebel XTi. Would highly recommend over the 70-300 non image stabilized canon lens. The Image stabilizer makes all the difference in photo quality when zoomed in on far away objects. I cannot say enough about this lens. I used it at the zoo, and never switched it out with any other lens. You can use it for pretty close up, but also very far away objects. Never felt like I couldn't get close enough to the what I was taking a picture of. Very reliable and fast focusing as well. Great at sporting events.
Lens works great! July 3, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
For the money the lens is a great value. It has a stabilizer and my phtos look great.
Sharp lens ... amazing IS!! July 2, 2008
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I bought this lens mainly for the focal length and the IS feature. I figured that I would replace the lens within a year, once I had enough money because I was expecting this lens to be a typical mediocre lens. When I took picture of this lens to test it out, I was amazed. This lens is sharp at wide open apertures. I have taken pictures with many lenses (L class included) and this lens is a rarity in that it was sharpest wide open at each focal length.
The IS on this lens is unbelievable. I was able to take pictures at such low shutter speeds that I could have never been able to do without IS. The IS makes a little bit of noise (VERY minimal) which makes me happy because it shows you that it is working. I know you may not believe me, but I was able to take a picture at 1/15 at a focal length of 250mm and the image was sharp at 100% ... no blur.
The focus is pretty good, but not as fast or sure as USM focus. The construction of this lens is not that of an L class, but for the price you paying, that is expected.
In my opinion, you get a lens to take good pictures and this lens does that, and some. I don't buy lenses for their construction because I am not a photographer that would ever need a metal lens construction. Actually I would prefer this construction because it is so much lighter and easier to carry around. The only legitimate complaint about this lens is the focus, but it is still not an issue at all if you are in a place that is not dark. But then again, why would you be using this lens in the dark with f/4..0-5.6 as its largest aperture.
In summary: if you want a lens that takes sharp pictures with a nice telephoto range of focal lengths and some great IS, then this is the lens for you.
Wonderful lens, wonderful price June 28, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I'll keep it simple. If you shoot weddings or events, buy this lens. I've made shots with this lens that I was taught were impossible without a tripod. 400mm (equiv) at 1/25th of a second? Sure, why not!
If you can afford a 70-300 IS or a 70-200 IS, great. But I'd recommend you try this lens first. Most folks will find they won't need one of those more expensive lenses.
Updated 10/3
The lens is still exceeding my expectations for a lens at this price. I will admit that it's not razor sharp, but my clients have raved about the photos it can take in low light and at long range.
Great Lens for the Price June 25, 2008
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I recently had our twin daughter's Pre-K graduation and dance recital before going on vacation for a week. I flip-flopped on whether I should purchase the 55-250 or go with the Canon 75-300 USM. After testing out both lenses at the J&R, I went with the 55-250.
Overall, I'm extremely satisfied. I can take photos of images I've missed in the past. Images are sharp. Colors pop. The auto-focus and image stabilization work well. Using the EOS software included with the Canon xSi, I can fine-tine the photos to my liking.
I've read comments that that build is plastic and flimsy. I have not found this to be the case. It's just as sturdy as the 18-55 kit lens included with the Xsi.
Could you get slightly sharper images from the 75-300. You may be able to, but is it worth double the price and extra weight. If you are simply looking to get great photos of family members, special events, vacations with image stabilization and auto-focus, the Canon 55-250 lens cannot be beat for the price.
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