Combining powerful telephoto performance with high-quality images, the affordable, lightweight and compact EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens is the ideal companion for travel and shooting wildlife and sports. Stepping motor (STM) technology delivers smooth, quiet focusing when shooting video and the Image Stabilizer counter-acts your camera-shake, ideal for low-light environments or when shooting hand-held. The automatic Panning Detection works to track your subject and turns off the stabilisation, helping convey a sense of speed when photographing movement. Benefits Get close to distant subjects, like wildlife and sport with this telephoto zoom lens Lightweight, compact design you can take on your travels Counter-act camera-shake and shoot in low light without a flash using the 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer Stepping motor (STM) technology delivers smooth, quiet focusing when shooting video Reduce flare and ghosting with UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass and Super Spectra coatings on the lens uses a UD element and Super Spectra lens coatings to deliver crisp, sharp, high-contrast images throughout the zoom range. Smooth highlights from a 7-bladed aperture for a more natural look and feel to your images Compatible with all Canon EOS DSLR cameras with an APS-C sensor and Canon EOS M series mirrorless cameras using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter What\'s in the box EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens Lens Cap E-5811 Lens Dust Cap E User Manual Good for Sports WildLife * Outdoor Sports Travel * Action * Movies * See all specifications