What is a 250mm lens good for?

What is a 250mm lens good for?

The 55-250mm focal length range this lens provides is very useful. This focal length range is the full-frame equivalent of 88-400mm, which encompasses most of the focal lengths needed above those provided by a general purpose lens for most casual photographers. Portraits, distant/compressed landscape, wildlife …

Is II vs is STM?

STM is generally considered better if you do a lot of video recording. The II is the second version of the particular lens. If everything else is the same but the II (some have III and if I recall there may be a few with a IV) it means it is a later model of that lens. STM is a type of focus motor.

What is the difference between Canon is and is II?

The only difference in the name of the lenses is the “II” designation of the second lens, which means it is the newer, updated version. Both are professional, tough L-grade lenses, but with different optics and price.

What is a focal length of a 55 to 250 mm lens?

18-55 mm
Canon EF-S Telephoto Zoom 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS STM/Zoom Focal Length

What kind of lens is canon 55-250mm?

Canon calls this the Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS. EF: Electronic Focus. All modern Canon lenses focus with a motor in the lens. -S: Only works on newer, small (1.6x factor) DSLRs, which are the 40D, 30D, 20D, 20Da (astronomical), Digital Rebel XTi, Digital Rebel XTand the original Canon Digital Rebel.

What’s the difference between Canon EF-S 55 and 5.6?

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is STM Lens Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 is STM Lens f… A longer maximum focal length allows you to focus in on a small part of a scene, and offers a narrower angle of view than shorter focal lengths.

Which is better the canon 55-250 or the STM?

Regarding the 55-250, the STM version has much better optics and af, the older model is a pointless purchase. I dont have experience with the old tele, but i have some chance to compare other STM lenses with the equivalent with old motor system.