Canon's cheapest APS-C telephoto to 400mm equivalent with IS, budget wildlife reach at minimal cost.
The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II is a budget telephoto zoom for Canon APS-C cameras covering 88-400mm equivalent with optical IS. The 55-250mm provides substantial telephoto reach at the most accessible pricing in Canon's telephoto lineup for APS-C cameras.
The 400mm equivalent reach provides genuine telephoto capability for wildlife, sports, and events at an entry-level price. The IS provides effective stabilisation for handheld telephoto shooting, and the lightweight design balances well on smaller Canon APS-C bodies.
Build quality is lightweight Canon consumer with plastic barrel. The lens provides functional telephoto capability at the most accessible price, and the IS adds meaningful handheld capability at the longer focal lengths.
The EF-S 55-250mm IS II offers the cheapest Canon APS-C telephoto reach at minimal used cost. The 400mm equivalent with IS provides genuine wildlife and sports capability at essentially zero investment.