Comments on: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens Reviews

By: Shekhar Das

Shekhar Das — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:07:43 +0000

I meant the Canon EFS 55-250 IS compared to the 70-300 USM without the IS

By: Shekhar Das

Shekhar Das — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:05:02 +0000

After going thru the reviews I am really confused. Please advise me as to what would be most suitable for me. Canon EFS 55-250 or 70-300 (not the IS). My budget is within $300.00

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:00:39 +0000

Thanks for your help, I’ll try and stretch to the 70-300mm IS lens and have a couple of Scott Kelby books to guide me through

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:48:28 +0000

@Dave – I would advise against that combo. Aside from the quality issues, I think you may encounter some serious autofocus challenges due to the small aperture.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:53:31 +0000

Would you advise against buying a converter like the Sigma AF 2.0 EX DG APO for around 230 euro alongside a cheap lens like the Sigma AF 55-200 4.0-5.6 DC (100 euro)?

I could get up to 400mm zoom that way, but I worry about the quality.

Thanks for your help

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:26:42 +0000

I think the 55-250mm lens will suit your needs and price just fine. If you can swing it, the 70-300mm IS lens is much better though. After that, prices go way up.

If you are really starting out in photography, might I suggest that you pick up a good book like Bryan Peterson’s Understanding Exposure. It will be much more valuable than any lens for you photography on safari.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:05:17 +0000

Hi,
I’ve just purchased a Canon D1000 as my ‘entry’ into photography and am heading off on safari soon to test it out but need a suitable zoom lens.
Could someone spare a few moments to suggest the best option for a budget of 300euro?
Much obliged,
Dave

By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:24:16 +0000

@white – Yes.

By: white

white — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:14:11 +0000

does it works on eos 40D????

By: Desmond Law

Desmond Law — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:48:05 +0000

Notice my canon efs 55-250mm IS lense quite often experiencing center focusing ring shifting during focusing (visible via viewfinder). Is that normal? Also can hear a slight knocking sound during focusing too.
I’ve seen a few users asking about the same finding…not sure if this is normal for long zoom lense. Certainly didn’t have that problem with my 18-55mm kit lense.