Used Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens

2014-05-20T21:00:00

I used this lens for taking soccer pictures at our local soccer club. It was fast on the focus and the quick zooming was a great asset.

Charles

2014-03-17T21:00:00

Pictures are sharp. This is my first experience with image stabilization which was the reason I bought the lens. The image stabilization works great. This is a good lens at a good price.

MikeB

2014-03-10T21:00:00

I've only played around with this lens one day, but found it a great buy for the money.

CAROL B.

2013-11-25T19:00:00

Fast shipping and great item. I bought it refurbished and looks like new, im happy with my purchase and will buy from ADORAMA again.

Tony G.

2013-10-28T21:00:00

I use this lens for outdoor and wildlife photography. It is well balanced and fairly fast. An added plus for me, I bought the lens used ( rated E+). The lens hood was included, can't tell the difference between my used lens and a new one. Used is a great way to go when purchased from a good dealer like Adorama.

Allen

2013-10-24T21:00:00

Lens came very fast and did not look "refurbished" at all. It's an excellent, inexpensive telephoto with IS that every Canon owner should have. The other noteworthy thing is that I expected the IS version and they sent the IS II instead. After researching both, I see that the II is newer which people say received only cosmetic changes (no silver ring, wording & font changes etc) but you never know. It looks brand new. Buy It!

Tom K.

2013-07-08T21:00:00

I absolutely love this lens! I use this lens more than any of my other ones and it definitely works like new. Images turn out great. It's not too heavy but if you use this lens you should definitely use a tripod or have something to support while shooting. Other than that, LOVE IT.

Xee u.

2013-07-01T21:00:00

Best price ever! <3 Why buy new lens, if you can purchase refurbished (tested) lens for 1/2 of price :)

SB

2013-06-17T21:00:00

This lens is ideal for someone on a budget or who wants the range but knows it may get infrequent use. Produces sharp images and has a decent build quality considering it's low price point. I believe it's an underrated lens. The refurb. I purchased cannot be told from new...very pleased with condition and performance of this lens on my T2i.

Codda

2013-06-17T21:00:00

Very sharp lens; useful focal range; small, light, easy to carry; image stabalization; good construction considerng price; it is a slow lens, but again price is right; very pleased with lens & can recommend without reservation for those on a budget looking for a lens capable of delivering sharp photos.

Sandman

2013-04-29T21:00:00

I was able to purchase this lens here for half of what it costs new (based on this amazing used lens rating system here.) I haven't spent a ton of time with the L series of lens so it's hard to even try to compare this to that glass. I will say that for me (not having a ton of zoom lens experience,) I was hoping that it would zoom in farther. I think that if you are considering this and don't understand the compression of the background then you should google that before you buy this. It's in an interesting range...sometimes I pull the camera up and the subject is too close, but say if there's a bird or something I want a shot of...it doesn't zoom as much as you would hope. These are not complaints! It's more a matter of getting used to the distance you should be using it for. So I would say it's best for subjects that are close but you want to fill the screen with (not macro there is no option for it) or subjects that are short to medium distance away. To me, the background compression is the biggest difference between this and other lenses I have. I can't comment on durability because I haven't had it for very long. It's very light, it feels like one drop could ruin it (isn't that how lenses are though?)

Ryan T.

2013-04-29T21:00:00

I have taken the best photo of my kids playing sports.

Gee M.

2013-04-29T21:00:00

Love to travel and always looking for the unusual shot. The type that makes for memories. Nice range of voom on the lens and quick auto focus with the extra stability make it easier to get the extra unusual shot.

kenny

2013-04-22T21:00:00

I like the range of focus. I use this lens for portrates and candids. I also use it to photograph birds on my bird feeders. Tranquild scenes, rushing waters of a waterfall and more. I take this lens with me everywhere.

Picture M.

2013-04-22T21:00:00

i use this product basically to get more zoom on my pictures.

Scacco

2013-04-08T21:00:00

This lens looks as if it is brand new. I couldn't tell it wasn't new. it came very well packaged to protect it during shipment. It take's great pictures from what time I have been able to use it. It arrived exactly when Adorama said it would. Would i recommend this refurbished lens. I most definately woud for anyone that want's a 55-250 at a very reasonable price and to save some money.

alanenfl

2013-03-25T21:00:00

Works great no issues

on g.

2013-03-20T21:00:00

Am begining birder,needed better close-ups this delivers

CF

2013-02-08T19:00:00

looking for a lens more universal bought a tamron 18-270 3.5-6.3 like it much better

JOHN P.

2012-10-11T21:00:00

I'm not very happy with this lens. I bought it and it's basically sat in my bag because I can't find a use for it. You absolutely MUST use a tripod with this lens if you want sharp images. The lens creep is pretty tough to work around. By seeing the other reviews, maybe I just haven't found the right use for it because I don't use it often.

Ray

2012-09-01T21:00:00

it is good. I used it once, and like it

gang

2012-08-19T21:00:00

I would not have known this was either used or grey market except for the packaging and the price.

hsviolin

2012-07-22T21:00:00

For right now I am using this lens for everything, from portraits to sports photography. I really enjoying using it and it is all around a great starting lens. Again the keyword is 'starting lens' so it is lacking the bokeh that I would like, sadly thought the f2.8's in a 70-200mm bring you into the L series and are exponentially more expensive.. as they should be for such a high quality of glass. Considering though the price of this lens was under $200 (USD) it is an amazing lens that has given me the reach to go shoot sports and get right up in the action with great quality. Even at 6400 ISO this lens holds up very well leaving me very pleased with the image quality for the money. Again in my eyes and in my growth in photography I really would like a f2.8 70-200mm to allow for that better bokeh. Sadly though, an L series lens just isn't in the budget for right now. Therefore this Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer Telephoto Zoom Lens is what I have and a great tool to learn on! I would very much so buy the lens again, even knowing what I know now about it and after using it. For the price it is the best!

dpisieczko

2012-06-24T21:00:00

I use this as a general purpose activity lens to compliment the 18-55 kit. Nice zoom, good quality, just a little off with the focus if there is movement so that some action shots aren't as crisp as I'd like. Nice value for the price.

TUCKER D.

2012-04-22T21:00:00

This lens is fantastic! I've used this lens for everything from close-up pictures of wildlife to portraits in-studio and all results came out beautifully. The quality of the pictures taken with this lens is incredible. I highly recommend this lens to anyone from casual photographer to pro.

Bellissimo P.

2012-03-04T19:00:00

Was able to capture the fins of sharks on the beach yesterday! from 4th floor condo.

Barbara D.

2012-01-22T19:00:00

It was a gift, but not for me. It was my granddaughter's Christmas present. She loves it. It is exactly what she wanted and it didn't break the bank. She's a good budding photographer, but young and not ready for very expensive lenses because I am not sure she's committed to a Canon system yet. The lens focuses quickly and accurately, is stabilized, and lets her get close to distant objects. She's using it a lot and enjoying it. It takes good, sharp pictures and that's what it needs to do. She uses it almost exclusively on manual focus, as she does all her lenses, by the way.

Marilyn A.

2011-11-13T19:00:00

I use it to zoom into subjects for gaining depth of field. The lens does a very good job at stabilizing.

abhi

2011-10-09T21:00:00

I'm a rookie! So for me it is OK. It sure isn't the best. It is priced right, I like the image stabilization, and the telephoto aspect of the lens. Taking these features into consideration it is a very good value.

JOSEPH B.

2011-09-11T21:00:00

Just got back from Hawaii. I took over 4000 pics. Probably a third of them with this lens. I just started scanning through them. So far I am very pleased with the results. A few out of focus shots on the beach but I'm sure that's more my fault than troble with the lens. I would recommend this lens to a beginner such as myself.

BILLY C.