Canon's cheapest APS-C telephoto to 400mm equivalent with IS, budget wildlife reach at minimal cost.
The Canon EF 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II is Canon's budget telephoto zoom for APS-C cameras — providing 88-400mm equivalent reach. Canon EF mount.
55-250mm focal length. f/4-5.6 aperture. IS II (4-stop). STM autofocus motor. EF compatibility (not EF-S, so full-frame mountable but APS-C optimised). 58mm filter thread. Canon EF mount.
The EF 55-250mm IS II is a compact, lightweight budget telephoto — popular for wildlife and sports at the entry level. IS II provides 4-stop stabilisation. STM motor enables smooth video AF. A practical telephoto zoom for APS-C Canon users.
On the used market the Canon EF 55-250mm IS II is a compact affordable telephoto. Condition checks: IS function, STM, 250mm elements. Canon EF mount.