It have being long time i looking for a zoom lense for my 350D . Although i might not able to travel alot in year 2008 but i am sure 2009 is another travel year for my family.
| Specifications |
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| Optical construction | 12 elements in 10 groups inc. 1x UD element |
| Number of aperture blades | 7 (rounded) |
| min. focus distance | 1.1m (max. magnification ratio ~1:3) |
| Dimensions | 70x108mm |
| Weight | 390g |
| Filter size | 58mm (rotating) |
| Hood | optional, barrel-shaped, snap-on type |
| Other features | IS (Optical Stabilizer) |
Further check on review
result.
Technically the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS is a tiny lens with a great performance potential. The resolution is very good across the range. Chromatic aberrations are basically a non-issue.
The level of distortions remain moderate. The most obvious flaw is, unsurprisingly, vignetting at large apertures. The build quality is fine for a lens in this class and it is one step up from the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS that we've seen here recently. Regarding the target market you may surely forgive the plastic mount. The AF (micro-) motor is pretty fast and silent. So's everything cool here ?
Well, the AF accuracy didn't really convince in the field - specifically at the wide-end of the zoom range - but to be fair this is much better on an EOS 40D (e.g.) with its improved AF capabilities. I had some trouble with the image stabilizer in the field but according to early reader feedback this impression seems to be an exception to the rule. If so the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS has certainly the potential to be another hot seller.
I believe i can live with some of the
disadvantages.
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Checked on US site amazon , price is around US 279.95 approx = RM 895 . and i hear that pertama complex at Kl is selling at RM 800 (April 2008).
Maybe it is time for me to check it out..
