Any views on the above lens. I find that it is quite good and produces good definition.
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EF-S 55mm-250mm IS
Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!
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Quick question - I have just purchased a 450D with a twin lens Kit: 18mm-55mm IS and 55mm-250mm IS.
I have had very little chance to play with either lens and I'm just about to go to Europe and go crazy with the camera.
Can everyone tell me what each lens 'sweet spot' is. I have read somewhere that both lenses lose their sharpness beyond f11.
Can anyone provide any feedback on this?
Much appreciated!Cheers!
Michael
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Here's a sample gallery of 55-250 images... you can judge for yourself how good (or bad) you think the results are... NOTE that they will be from a variety of bodies; but I would suspect that most will be from the xxxD range... The few I tested were anyway...I actively encourage constructive comment & critique of any image I post!
Feel free to edit & re-post as you see fit - but please - tell me what you have done to 'improve' the shot!
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I think the 55mm-250mm IS lens is far better than the EF75mm-300mm USM iii lens; it produces sharper results.Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!
www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390
North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!
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these two lenses (18-55mm & 55m-250mm) are very good for the price. They produce very sharp results and a good base to build on.Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!
www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390
North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!
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I have this lens and have managed to capture some great images with it - it is definitely good value for money.
My mine gripe with it is its speed focusing. Without USM, it is incredibly slow at times and the AF often scans backwards and forwards numerous times before it locks. For me this is so frustrating that it puts me off using it, but it is a good lens to have as back up if i need to get a long distance shot.
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Re: EF-S 55mm-250mm IS
Originally posted by Spacejunk View PostCan everyone tell me what each lens 'sweet spot' is. I have read somewhere that both lenses lose their sharpness beyond f11.
There can be a comparatively high degree of vignetting at 18mm @f/3.5.
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS shows very good resolution from f/4 to f/11 with a very slight peak at about f/5.6. Max resolution at short end 55mm.
Again there can be a degree of vignetting at large aperature setting but stopping down with improve this.
This lens is weakest between 200-250mm but still produces good images.
Both lenses can produce excellent results.
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Originally posted by hhcanon View PostWell u know what I think Nat. but to be fair I bought mine in haste when I first started on this long journey. If I could do it all again i would probably get a 70-200 non IS and then a 1.4 extender...but i am beginnining to find the love again for the 55-250!Last edited by Nathaniel; 27-11-2011, 17:54.Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!
www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390
North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!
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Re: EF-S 55mm-250mm IS
Originally posted by Nathaniel View PostAny views on the above lens. I find that it is quite good and produces good definition.
I haven't seen any upto date reviews on the lens only in 2008 here is the link
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...7&changemode=1
I have brought this lens only becuase the 55-250IS is an amazing lens for the price, but i don't think it's fair to compare this lens with an L lensLast edited by Michael.K; 30-11-2011, 15:09.
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I fully agree with you Michael. Send me a PM when you are in UK. As you now know I have bought a 60d as well and very pleased with it.Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!
www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390
North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!
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