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

[ditikolon]

wow nice shot of the cat. i feel kinda hypnotised just by looking at the sharp eyes.

Thanks! I personally love the catchlights very much. This photo wasn't possible without IS.

Exposure: 0.167 sec (1/6)
Aperture: f/5
Focal Length: 109 mm
ISO Speed: 1600

I was rather delighted at the details preserved at ISO1600 on my 400D as well...

 

[shahrulesa]

Think th eprice now is 4++ the last i checked (after the price increase).

 

[benghui]

IS = very important okay, cannot discount its usefulness. No need for monopod anymore...

though IS may seem important for beginners i think it's better to improve shooting technique rather than depend on IS - breathing technique ect

IS does not replace the monopod/tripod in some instances - eg low light where u need slow shutter speeds

 

[weixing]

Hi,
I'm using this lens for birding photography (just started)... just enough reach in a Canon 450D. If you get it right, it can produce quite nice image. Below are some bird images I took (hand held shot) using this lens... 100% crop:

1) Red-Breasted Parakeet

2) Peaceful Dove

3) Collared Kingfisher

Anyway, very happy with this lens... it's light both in weight and my wallet and also can produce quite nice image.

Have a nice day.

 

[ditikolon]

WOW birding with this lens, niceee. I have issues with slow focusing with this lens ^^

 

[ditikolon]

though IS may seem important for beginners i think it's better to improve shooting technique rather than depend on IS - breathing technique ect

IS does not replace the monopod/tripod in some instances - eg low light where u need slow shutter speeds

Of course, how could we forget the ABCs of steady shooting! BUT I have to say I've completely ditched my monopod with the 55-250IS. Anything 1/4sec and above is manageable.

 

[calebk]

How about MARCO. ^^

+1 :thumbsup:

 

[papaho]

I am currently using tamron 17-50... would the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS, compliment my current lens?

 

[ditikolon]

I am currently using tamron 17-50... would the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS, compliment my current lens?

Of course! In terms of focal length, you're getting 17-250 with two lenses

 

[papaho]

Of course! In terms of focal length, you're getting 17-250 with two lenses

thanks.. regreted not buying it earlier.. its selling $465 now

 

[Nitroxgear]

I am currently using tamron 17-50... would the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS, compliment my current lens?

That is the same set-up I have right now...of course both lens are a match, they don't overlap and both are at decent prices

Of course with the price increase, you may want to checkout the B&S section to see if anyone letting go at a nice price.

 

[dev2k8]

Another lens you might want to consider which is ard the 300+ range is the Sigma 70-300 DG APO which i've been using only for 2 weeks. I was oso tied down by budget and had narrowed down to btwn the 55-250mm and the SIGMA. When i laid eyes on the Sigma i fell in love with it's build and feel. After testing the lens i was completely bowled over and didn't even test the 55-250!!! Just another option for you lah...sample pics from my last shoot. All shots handheld mostly at F5.6 1/500/800 ISO 200

However i belive the IS on the 55-250 will come in handy in situations like this bike event cos the action was abit fast and i had quite a no. of bad shots especially at 300mm end due to cam shake. Front end of lens will turn while focusing. It does produce very warm colors and i take alot of my daughter's pics using this lens in my bedroom with ex flash bounced and pics were of pretty good IQ too!

 

[Cron0s]

Thanks dev2k8, for the alternative.

 

[w3iw3n]

thanks.. regreted not buying it earlier.. its selling $465 now

damn..it used to be ard 360.

 

[recca123]

Handheld taken with this lens

 

[cytorious]

damn..it used to be ard 360.

Just purchase it 2days back @ $365.
Got Equote from MS colors before heading to the S-11 outlet.

Maybe you guys might like to try.

 

[lydialee]

I purchased this lens at CP-M on 27 Feb @ $360 .. good lens

 

[Cron0s]

Got e-Quote from CP for $425 b4 GST ($454 w/GST, Cash). Got a 2nd hand copy from a fellow CSer last nite. Yet to try it out, but the lens is in good condition.

 

[shahrulesa]

How much is the second hand market now for this lens? I think some store who have pre price increase stocks can still ell you at lower price since the increase is not as bad as the EF lenses. I put mine on BnS and can't even get 300 before that I rather just keep it.

 

[fws1981]

i jus got a price from AP $350 w/o GST...still thinking which to get...canon 55-250mm IS or the sigma 70-300mmDG.. canon wan have IS, sigma wan have macro...please give some advise...