By Canon

• This EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5
• 6 IS telephoto zoom lens from Canon comes with a 4-speed image stabiliser and a UD glass element, and is made up of a system of 12 lenses, which are divided up into 10 groups
• It features a circular aperture diaphragm, which is ideal for emphasising subjects in photos shot againstdistracting backgrounds, and an image stabiliser with an automatic panning detection to reduce the effects of blur caused by camera movement
• It also corrects chromatic aberrations and puts Canon&rsquos exclusive technology to good use by limiting image distortion
• Thanks to its increased focal range, the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5

Fantastic Lens, 2008-07-30
This is the natural partner for the 18-55 lens that came as kit with the body.
The lens is not actually 100% plastic as most of the people states, it is in part made by plastic, but the part that attacches to the camera body is painted alluminium, it looks and weights like plastic but is metal!
The IS is amazing, and the lens very sharp, even at 250mm... once attached to your body, the only limit is your creativity.
this is the best zoom lens around for a cheap budget if you own as EOS camera.

Best Lens 195 pounds can buy.

By Canon

probably not worth the bother, 2008-05-24
the end of the lens rotates, so this hood cannot have the nice petal shape. it also has to cope with the full range of focal lengths. after all these compromises, it probably is not worth the bother - it does not offer much shade for the lens.

one also has to wonder why canon cannot just bundle the hood with the lens.

By Hama

Highly efficient cleaning system Ideal for digital cameras and digital camcorders LCD displays and all lenses Lens Brush and special velvet guarantee a gentle lens cleaning Will not dry out
Good Product, 2008-11-04
I bought this to clean my laser lens and it works very well. It's easy to use and easily portable so I'd recommend it for the price it is.

By Canon

• Its optical system, construction and exterior design are the same as that of the EF 75-300 mm f/4-5
• 6 III USM
• However, this model s equipped with a classic autofocus motor
• Diagonal field angle:  : 32° 11'-8° 15' Number of layers for diaphtagm: 7Minimal opening: f/32-45Maximum magnification (x): : 0
• 25 (to 300 mm)

Great budget starter lens for the amatuer/hobbyist, 2007-11-14
I bought this lens about eight months ago for my Canon 350D. If like me you bought the kit that comes bundled with the 18-55mm lens you'll notice there is a big gap when it comes to zoom/telephoto shots, this is a great budget tele-photo zoom lens that does what it says on the tin, and fills the gap nicely.

I am an amateur photographer at best and still learning, but after using the lens for a while I was disappointed to learn that the f stop values really do make a big difference - the widest aperture you will be able to set this lens to is 4.0 at 75mm and only 5.6 at 300mm, if your really serious you need a fast lens like f/2.8, and definitely with IS (image stabilisation) - the lens is not that heavy (for me), but during a long shoot it starts to feel like a cannon (pardon the pun), the lens really protrudes out at towards the 300mm end, and if you hold the camera pointing straight down, expect lens creep. Add an external flash onto the hot shoe and expect a real workout!

My wife complains its way too heavy - especially with a speedlite mounted on top, just carry a tripod if you expect to be on a long shoot, or mount the external flash on a tripod (you'll need something like a speedlite wireless remote for this, expensive, but its tiny and weighs next to nothing and gets the speedlite off the camera).

Having said all that, I have got some really great shots with this, and overall for the price you pay for this lens it's a real good value for money. If I'm going to a function, like a party within a hall, I would almost always use this lens (not to good for mid range shots - 50mm better for this, which is why I carry another camera to save swapping lenses about), great for candid photography where you can position yourself at the other side of the hall and take shots without distracting or letting your subjects know they are being shot - just have a strong arm, and good light conditions/flash. For portrait shots, and shots where you slow the shutter speed use a tripod, or you get too much blur/softness. If you also intend to pan the shot, a tripod with a panning handle is also essential.

The other thing you need to bear in mind is the multiplication factor (of the focal length) of your camera. Unless your lucky enough to have a camera with the same focal length as a 35mm film camera, i.e. a full 35mm frame size, the camera may effectively crop the image to fit on the film sensor - the 350D has a factor of x1.6, this means this lens is effectively a 120mm - 480mm lens (!) This is great on the tele-photo side, you get more magnification than you pay for, but not so good for wide angle or down at the 75mm end, where you've actually got 120mm. (Because of this factor, if you want a wide-angle lens and you have a 350/400D then you'd be better off going for ultra wide 14mm).

Bottom line, it's a heavy lens, and no IS, but for the price of the lens very good value for money! I haven't regretted buying this, and unless you're a really serious photographer, and shoot within the limits of this lens you wont either.

By Canon

By Canon

G9 lens adapter, adapter, 2008-10-17
I have one of these, required if the Wide angle lens adapter Canon Wide Conversion Lens WC-DC58B for PowerShot G7 & G9 - 0.75 x (27mm in 35mm format) which I also have is to be used (also the telephoto adapter Canon Lens Conversion Adapter LA-DC58H for PowerShot G7 & G9 which I do not have). All it does is cover the G9's lens as extended when switched on so the wide angle or telephoto lens adapters themselves can be fitted. A word of timely guidance: to fit this first REMOVE the black plastic serated circle found on the camera around the lens and removed by pushing the black button found on the front of the camera at the lower right (when facing), push button and while holding it twist the black serated plastic circular surround one eighth turn anti-clockwise, gently lift off and KEEP IT SAFE! It is very easy to lose (not least being black in a black camera or lens bag) Notice the small white dot? Opposite the black button? That goes at 3'o'clock (and only there) to slot back in to its groove followed by an eighth turn clockwise. All as when facing the front of the camera. It's easy enough and a matter of a second, when you know all this! Anthony

By Nikon

• The Nikon AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f/3
• 39573
• 6G IF-ED 11
• 1x zoom lens is designed for amateurs and professionals allike
• The AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f/3

Very impressive, 2008-08-07
I bought the Nikon D80 with a kit lens - could not afford the camera and this lens at the time. The lens is incredible - the VR function means that you can take pictures in low light conditions without a tripod and mated wth the D80, taking shots from boats and cars finally works. The huge focal range means that this lens is likely to remain a fixed item on the camera unless I'm doing specialist work. If you can afford it - buy it.

By Canon

Reviews, 2008-10-30
I do not know how Amazon allow this sort of thing to happen but at least half of these reviews relate to lenses other than the one featured.

By Canon

Crisp images with little flare are obtained even at the maximum aperture Standard lens featuring superb quality and portability. Two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. Crisp images with little flare are obtained even at the maximum aperture. Features: * Focal length and maximum aperture: 50 mm 1:1.4 * Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups * Diagonal angle of view: 46° * Focus adjustment: Overall linear extension system with USM * Closest focusing distance: 0.45m / 1.5ft * Filter size: 58mm
great for concert photography, 2008-11-16
I have recently bought this lens being a recent convert to Canon, and is already one of my favourites! I specialise in music photography, which means high ISO, no flash and low light conditions.

This lens comes up trumps in all departments and for small / midsize venues, Crisp, fast and solid, this really is the only lens you will need.

By Canon

Lens hood to protect the lens for EF16-35mm L USM One of the most important accessories for each lens you own. A lenshood provides multiple functions: it shades the lens from straylight improving your contrast and image quality; in inclementweather
Works well with the EF-S 10-22mm, 2008-04-01
It should have been included with the EF-S 10-22mm lens. Canon is not really nice with its "amateur" customer, even if it is not a L lens it is cheap to not include it compare to the competition.