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Canon EF S 55 250mm f 4 0 5 6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Bring your photographic subjects closer with this Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer Telephoto Zoom Lens. It is designed with Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer technology and is compact and light. This high zoom ratio lens is equivalent to a focal length of 88-400mm in the 35mm format (when used on Canon EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses). The image stabilizer effect is equivalent to a shutter speed about 4 stops faster than the same size lens without Image Stabilizer. In other words, if the slowest shutter speed you could formerly hold a 250mm lens steadily was 1/250th of a second, with Canon’s 4-stop stabilization correction, you could hand-hold at shutter speeds as slow as 1/15th of a second. It also uses a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. Filter Size – 58mm Max. Diameter – x Length 2.8 in. x 4.3 in./70 x 108mm (maximum lens length) Weight – 13.8 oz./390g Canon 1 year limited warranty
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Canon Telephoto lense
The Canon lenses are great quality. I purchased this as a refurbished item through Amazon and have not been disappointed.
Highly recommend – b
4 Stars New Owner
I purchased my first Canon digital camera and was surprised to learn how easy it was to use the camera.Then someone mention a telephoto lens for some closer and better shots and I purchased a Canon EF-S 55-250mm and they where right.I am happy about my purchase and more than pleased with my purchased.
5 Stars OMG!
Maybe I just got lucky, but I LOVE this lens! Yes, it is plastic (which can be a good thing, since it’s lighter and smaller than comparable zooms). And come on, I only paid $250!
The images from this lens are tack sharp with bokeh that is pleasing to the eye, though not as smooth and buttery as some would like. For me, this is fine, as a bit of post-processing can help if needed.
In most lighting (even in the dark!) this lens focuses relatively quickly compared to the Canon 18-200mm lens I’m replacing. The only time I found it slow to focus is in very low light, low contrast scenes, with the lens zoomed past 200mm. However, that is an issue with many zoom lenses in this price range (and higher). IS works well and is pretty quiet. Zooming/focusing is smooth with no lens creep whatsoever. Oh, and it doesn’t drain my battery too quickly, like some competitors’ zoom lenses.
Also, I see NO evidence of fringing in 99% of the high-contrast photos taken with this lens on my 50D. In the small number of pictures that display fringing, it is minimal and of a neutral color, NOT purple. Overall, I’m very impressed with the functionality, ease of use and picture quality for the price paid. This lens is a big winner for me and will find a happy home alongside the Canon 50mm f/1.4 and Canon 10-22mm wide angle.
After trying some very positively reviewed lenses from Tamron and Sigma, I’ve decided no one knows Canon cameras like Canon. I doubt I’ll buy another lens from any other company in the future. Go Canon!!!
4 Stars Good enough for me!
As a recreational photographer. Mostly youth sports. This lens gave me everything I needed.
I can shoot a soccer game from just about anywhere on the sidelines. And the shots that don’t quite fill the frame, I crop and everything looks good on the computer screen and after printing.
Only complaint (or better yet, aggrevation) is the zoom mechanics as far as motion goes. You really need to “twist it”. This isn’t as smooth as the kit lens. It reacts like it needs some lubrication so the zoom extends more easily. Not a big deal, but that’s the only thing I noticed as far as the lens goes.
For the money and the zoom range you can’t do any better.
3 Stars It works!!!!
I’ve had this lens for more than a year. With it’s price, I didn’t expect much from it. Decent lens, light, well enough build. It doesn’t produce the sharpest images. But I got a lot of good pictures from it. One thing that bother me the most is the color is off even on a nice sunny day.
Overall, it’s a good lens to start. But I’m ready to get a better one.
Canon Speedlite 220EX for Canon Pro1 Pro 90 G Series and all EOS SLR Cameras
Featuring a recycle time of 0.1 to 4.5 seconds, the Canon Speedlite 220EX is a fully automatic flash, compatible with all Canon EOS cameras. The 220EX can also utilize E-TTL operation when paired with the Canon EOS IX, EOS ELAN II/IIE, and EOS Rebel G. Sporting a save-energy feature, whereby the flash is shut down after 90 seconds of idle, the 220EX is powered by four AA batteries, and has a flash capacity between 250 and 1,700. The convenience and ease of use ensure the 220EX a place in the hands of amateur photographers who want a high-quality flash, but aren’t interested in learning to use the professional features of Canon’s other offerings.
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Canon Speedlite 220EX
Generally satisfactory, for the price. Does not rotate or tilt, preventing relfected light photography. Allows TTL phoyography, which is an advantage.
4 Stars great product
this is the perfect flash for my G10 it works perfect would recomend for anyone using a smaller camera
5 Stars Great Little flash
Canon speedlite 220EX is a great small flash for my Canon G-10 and back up flash for my Canon 430 EX….Great flash for the money….Love it…
Richard B.
Cartersville,GA
4 Stars canon speedlite 220EX – a suitable accessory for my S5IS
I purchased this item from Amazon for my Powershot S5IS two months back. The purpose of my going for this is to substitute the use of the built-in flash in case I resort to use the Wide Angle Lense attachment. This extenal flash works considerably well for this purpose. Remember I used the word ” Substitute “. It is, because the EFFECTIVE RANGE of this flash is little farther than the built-in flash. The maximum range of the built-in flash is 17ft. The maximum range of this external flash is specified as 51ft. But to my experience it is not more than the half way i.e. about 24-25ft. Any how, it justifies my saying it a ” Substitute “. When the Wide Angle attachment is used the built-in flash can not be used, as it gives a hemispherical shadow on the lower side of the picture due the 58mm size. Hence, it is suggestive to have an exterrnal flash to substitute the built in flash. While using the Wide Angle attachment and the external flash I observed some times the focus and the white balance changes. Hence, one has to make adjustments for these two things before shooting. Over all the external flash serves as a good substitute for the built-in flash of the S5IS. I have taken some beautiful pictures during a marriage ceremony in India a few days ago. I am satisfied with the performance of this flash for the purpose I needed it.
5 Stars Good product
For those who have bought a Canon digital camera with an external flash shoe, this is a very useful adjunct. Of course if one has the camera with which this unit is fully compatible, it is essential to have this. I have tried shooting objects 30′ away upping the ASA to 200 and got excellent results which no in-built flash can give.
Canon Angle Finder C for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
The Canon Angle Finder C is compatible with all Canon EOS cameras when used with the included Ec-C and Ed-C adapters. Allowing you to adjust the viewing angle, the Angle Finder C provides a full screen image, as well as exposure data. Also, the Angle Finder C has a built-in dioptric adjustment for variations in eyesight.
User Ratings and Reviews
2 Stars sloppy adapter springs
As a wildlife photographer with a stiff back and neck I was looking for an alternative to my skimmer ground pod and whimberly gibled head for low angle shots with my canon 1d mk III /500mm f4 set up. Being able to set up and look down would relieve my back problem and allow for low angle shots. When I first put the angle finder on the mk III it fit ok however the second time it was very loose and i found it difficult to use and lost many good shots of a group of shore birds until i took it off and discovered that the springs were very loose. I pushed them back into place with my finger which improved the fit but any adjustment and the adapter loosened up again. Others have reported this same problem. The optics seem ok. I would recommend this for a static set up but not for any dynamic subject. Note, the box that contained this product is labeled made in china. All of my other canon product boxes say “made in Japan”.
4 Stars If You’re On The Fence, Get It
I bought mine for use on a rebel XT. Between that small
viewfinder and the poor ergonomics of keeping my face
against the back of a tripod mounted camera, I was getting
worn out trying to capture anything from a sunset to a
macro subject. this little beauty solved all that. And,
I like that I can flip a lever and get a magnified view
to help in manual focusing.
For me, it was well worth the money.
5 Stars Canon Anglefinder
This item is great for macro photography and for use to help focus on a telescope. Makes for a more comfortable view.
4 Stars Great item
This is a must have item for any one taking low pictures. Also is great for keeping your face away from the view screen
5 Stars Canon Angle Finder C for Canon EOS SLR (and about anything else)
I purchased the Canon Angle Finder not for a Canon EOS but for a Nikon D90. It works like it was made for it — easy on, easy off, 360 rotation, view magnification — all great.
Canon EF S 55 250mm f 4 0 5 6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Bring your photographic subjects closer with this Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer Telephoto Zoom Lens. It is designed with Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer technology and is compact and light. This high zoom ratio lens is equivalent to a focal length of 88-400mm in the 35mm format (when used on Canon EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses). The image stabilizer effect is equivalent to a shutter speed about 4 stops faster than the same size lens without Image Stabilizer. In other words, if the slowest shutter speed you could formerly hold a 250mm lens steadily was 1/250th of a second, with Canon’s 4-stop stabilization correction, you could hand-hold at shutter speeds as slow as 1/15th of a second. It also uses a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. Filter Size – 58mm Max. Diameter – x Length 2.8 in. x 4.3 in./70 x 108mm (maximum lens length) Weight – 13.8 oz./390g Canon 1 year limited warranty
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars New Owner
I purchased my first Canon digital camera and was surprised to learn how easy it was to use the camera.Then someone mention a telephoto lens for some closer and better shots and I purchased a Canon EF-S 55-250mm and they where right.I am happy about my purchase and more than pleased with my purchased.
5 Stars Canon Telephoto lense
The Canon lenses are great quality. I purchased this as a refurbished item through Amazon and have not been disappointed.
Highly recommend – b
4 Stars Good enough for me!
As a recreational photographer. Mostly youth sports. This lens gave me everything I needed.
I can shoot a soccer game from just about anywhere on the sidelines. And the shots that don’t quite fill the frame, I crop and everything looks good on the computer screen and after printing.
Only complaint (or better yet, aggrevation) is the zoom mechanics as far as motion goes. You really need to “twist it”. This isn’t as smooth as the kit lens. It reacts like it needs some lubrication so the zoom extends more easily. Not a big deal, but that’s the only thing I noticed as far as the lens goes.
For the money and the zoom range you can’t do any better.
5 Stars OMG!
Maybe I just got lucky, but I LOVE this lens! Yes, it is plastic (which can be a good thing, since it’s lighter and smaller than comparable zooms). And come on, I only paid $250!
The images from this lens are tack sharp with bokeh that is pleasing to the eye, though not as smooth and buttery as some would like. For me, this is fine, as a bit of post-processing can help if needed.
In most lighting (even in the dark!) this lens focuses relatively quickly compared to the Canon 18-200mm lens I’m replacing. The only time I found it slow to focus is in very low light, low contrast scenes, with the lens zoomed past 200mm. However, that is an issue with many zoom lenses in this price range (and higher). IS works well and is pretty quiet. Zooming/focusing is smooth with no lens creep whatsoever. Oh, and it doesn’t drain my battery too quickly, like some competitors’ zoom lenses.
Also, I see NO evidence of fringing in 99% of the high-contrast photos taken with this lens on my 50D. In the small number of pictures that display fringing, it is minimal and of a neutral color, NOT purple. Overall, I’m very impressed with the functionality, ease of use and picture quality for the price paid. This lens is a big winner for me and will find a happy home alongside the Canon 50mm f/1.4 and Canon 10-22mm wide angle.
After trying some very positively reviewed lenses from Tamron and Sigma, I’ve decided no one knows Canon cameras like Canon. I doubt I’ll buy another lens from any other company in the future. Go Canon!!!
3 Stars It works!!!!
I’ve had this lens for more than a year. With it’s price, I didn’t expect much from it. Decent lens, light, well enough build. It doesn’t produce the sharpest images. But I got a lot of good pictures from it. One thing that bother me the most is the color is off even on a nice sunny day.
Overall, it’s a good lens to start. But I’m ready to get a better one.
Canon Speedlite 270EX Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Canon’s new Speedlite 270EX adds power and flexibility for enhanced flash photography anywhere. Light, compact and small enough to fit in your pocket, Speedlite 270EX features 2-step coverage for 28mm and 50mm focal lengths, plus a highly useful bounce-flash function for amazingly easy, polished results. Powered by 2 AA batteries (not included), Speedlite 270EX is easily set-up and controlled through your camera’s menu system (with select models), communicates color temperature information with your camera for optimal white balance and recharges silently in less than 4 seconds. An indispensable complement to your Canon camera, Speedlite 270EX is a perfect extension of your photographic genius. Optimized recycling time (approx. 0.1 to 3.9 seconds) Quieter charging Easy storage soft case Powered using just 2 AA batteries Type Mode – E-TTL II, E-TTL Compatible Cameras – All Canon EOS cameras; PowerShot G-series cameras and select SX-series cameras Guide Number – 72 ft./22m (at ISO 100); flash head at 28mm zoom setting / 89 ft./27m (at ISO 100); flash head at 50mm zoom setting Recycling Time Normal flash – Approx. 0.1 to 3.9 seconds; Quick flash – 0.1 to 2.6 seconds (AA-size Alkaline Batteries) Flash Range (At ISO 100, with EF 50mm f/1.4) – For normal (28mm) – 2.3-51.5 ft./0.7-15.7m; For tele end (50mm) – 2.3-63.3 ft./0.7-19.3m; For high sync speed (at 1/250 second) – Approx. 2.3-24.9 ft./0.7-7.6m AF Assist Beam – Intermittent flash firing system Power Source – Two AA-size/LR6 Alkaline Batteries Unit Dimensions – 2.5 x 2.6 x 3.0 in./64 x 65 x 76.5mm; Weight – 5.1 oz./145g (without batteries)
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Nifty little flash
It is what it is… a simple, no-brainer flash. No serious settings to adjust, no serious factors to consider, a straight forward way to add more light into your pictures. If you want, you can make a few manual flash adjustments on the camera itself. Great bang for the buck.
I really like using it on my G10.
4 Stars Good Value For An Add On Flash
I needed to get more flash than was produced by the stock flash on my Canon EOS Rebel. I did not want a large, heavy (4 or more batteries), mounted on the camera.
This unit solved the problem! It only uses 2-AA batteries and makes a big flash for a smaller unit. I’m a realtor and it fills the room for color rich pictures.
I love the bounce feature and find I’m using it whenever I have a white ceiling in a room. I’m not a photo artist but this Speedlite in combination with my 10 to 20 wide angle lense has helped me to produce wonderful listing photos. I love the compliments from the other agents in my office!
1 Star Two Major Glitches
This is a nice little convenient flash to carry when you cannot or do not want to carry a larger flash. It weighs almost exactly half of the 420EX or 430EX and balances very nicely on a 40D camera. I bought the 270ex with the intention to use it for fill flash on my 30D and 40D cameras.
HOWEVER, it is not good for my purposes because…
The flash is touted to cover the view of a 28mm lens on a 1.6x camera. This should allow it to be used with the 17-55mm f/2.8 IS lens at 17 or 18mm (which is equivalent to a 28mm lens on a full-frame camera)… You get a shadow at the bottom of the frame when using that lens at less than about 24mm with an attached lens hood. Sure, bouncing would correct that but, it the unit cannot be adjusted right to left so you cannot bounce it at 24mm or below with the camera in the vertical position. Also, you could remove the hood to alleviate the shadow problem but, I don’t want to be removing and replacing the hood frequently.
The flash cannot be controlled on a camera earlier than the 40D, despite the instruction book saying that the 270ex is compatible with “E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash EOS cameras” In other words, you cannot reduce the power of the flash or select 1st curtain, 2nd curtain or Hi Speed Sync on a camera like a 30D.
Neither of the above problems was noted in any review of this unit, nor in the instruction manual.
My final grade for this flash would be 3-stars (because it can only tilt and cannot swivel) for 40D cameras and later and 1-star for cameras earlier than the 40D.
4 Stars Perfect for the Powershot G series cameras
I bought the 270EX for my Powershot G10, simply because the thought and usability of putting my 580EX II on a “point and shoot” camera is quite comical. The flash on the Powershot G10 isn’t that bad, but I’ve got a Lensmate with a UV filter and the G10’s onboard flash is effectively cut down and makes shadows because of the barrel of the Lensmate.
The decision came down to the 220EX and the 270EX. The 270EX’s ability to bounce the flash towards the ceiling so I am not blinding my subjects is pretty nice. It also puts distance between the Lensmate, so I can have a “mini-SLR” rig instead of the full 5D Mark II and accessories. And the price difference was negligible.
Like anything, there’s a tradeoff. Smaller flash units means less power, and thus less distance. Instead of the LCD I’m used to on my 580EX II, I’ve got to control everything from the camera’s LCD, which is no real big deal. But since it’s smaller, I’m more likely to carry it than not in a jacket pocket.
If you’ve got a Powershot G series camera, you might want to consider this flash. It’s worked fine for me, and would probably even work if you had one of the Digital Rebel series instead of the 430EX II. But like anything photography related, you get what you pay for BUT the more you spend, the more time it takes to adequately learn it.
4 Stars simple to use
I’m a real novice, but I was easily able to figure out how to use this flash – and they do, of course, include instructions that I skimmed over. This is the only one I’ve ever used, so I’m not able to compare it to any others. I do like that I can change it’s position to bounce off the ceiling, instead of a straight on flash.
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