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

55–250 mm · f/4 · Canon EF-S

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS is a 55–250 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/4 for the Canon EF-S mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
55–250 mm
Max aperture
f/4
Mount
Canon EF-S
Designed for
1.61× crop

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
APS-C (1.5×)28.8° – 6.5°84–382 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)27.6° – 6.2°88–400 mm
Micro Four Thirds22.3° – 5.0°110–500 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/5.6f/8f/11f/16
55 mm29 m20 m15 m10 m
250 mm600 m420 m305 m210 m

Circle of confusion 0.019 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Cameras that fit (110)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 1.61× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 89–403 mm.
Which cameras is the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS compatible with?
It fits Canon EOS 1000D, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS, Canon EOS Kiss Digital F, Canon EOS 1100D, Canon EOS Rebel T3 and more (see the full list above).