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Canon EF-S 55–250mm f/4–5.6 IS vs Canon EF-S 55–250mm f/4–5.6 IS II

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CanonEF-S 55–250mm f/4–5.6 ISCanonEF-S 55–250mm f/4–5.6 IS II
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2007July 2011
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length55–250 mm55–250 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–5.6f/4–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22–32f/22–32
Optical construction12 elements in 10 groups12 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsUD glass elementUD glass element
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings according to Canon's European announcementSuper Spectra coatings according to Canon's UK launch announcement
DiaphragmSeven blades with a circular apertureSeven blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view–Horizontal 23°20′–5°20′; vertical 15°40′–3°30′; diagonal 27°50′–6°15′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EF-SCanon EF-S
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; 88–400 mm equivalent field of viewCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; 88–400 mm equivalent field of view
Teleconverter supportCanon extenders cannot be used according to The Digital PictureEF1.4X III and EF2X III cannot be used according to the instruction manual
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.1 m1.1 m
Maximum magnification0.31×0.31×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailMicro Motor autofocus without full-time manual override according to The Digital Picture; focus ring rotates during autofocusMove the AF/MF switch to MF before manually turning the focus ring; the manual forbids adjusting manual focus in AF mode
Focus distance detailMinimum focus distance 1.1 m throughout the zoom range; front element rotates during focusing according to The Digital PictureMinimum focus distance 1.1 m throughout the zoom range; maximum 0.31× magnification at 250 mm; front and focus ring rotate during autofocus according to Ken Rockwell
Stabilisation detailFour-stop launch claim based on 1/(focal length × 1.6) shutter speed; automatic panning detection according to Canon's European announcementFour-stop launch claim based on 1/(focal length × 1.6) shutter speed; automatically compensates across the direction of panning; manual recommends switching IS off on a tripod to save battery
Design
Filter diameter58 mm58 mm
Maximum diameter70 mm70 mm
Length108 mm108 mm
Weight390 g390 g
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming and focusing according to The Digital PictureBarrel extends towards longer focal lengths according to Ken Rockwell
Dimensions detailCanon gives 70 mm maximum diameter × 108 mm length70 mm maximum diameter × 108 mm length from the mount to the lens front without caps
Weight detail–Approximate 390 g lens-only figure in Canon's instruction manual
Lens hoodET-60 hood sold separately according to The Digital Picture; LP1019 pouch also optionalOptional ET-60; reversible for storage
In the box–Front and rear caps according to Ken Rockwell; Canon's manual identifies the hood and LP1019 pouch as optional
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records November 2007 introduction. The Japanese announcement originally scheduled late October 2007 availability; this was a planned date rather than the Museum's recorded introduction. The Digital Picture tested a Canadian retail sample in November 2007 and notes the later US announcement.Canon Camera Museum and Canon's UK launch announcement give July 2011 first availability. Canon identifies the 2007 EF-S 55–250mm f/4–5.6 IS as its predecessor; the II retains its optical design and changes the exterior.

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