What is the 55 250mm lens used for?
Compact, powerful telephoto zoom Taking you closer to the action, the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is the perfect companion for your EOS’s 18-55mm standard zoom lens, and ideal for wildlife, sports and travel photography. It combines powerful telephoto performance with great image quality and instinctive handling.
What is a Canon EFS 18-55mm lens used for?
The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is a high-quality, standard zoom lens that will appeal to photographers who prefer to travel light. With a focal length equivalent of 29-88mm in 35mm format, the lens’ wide zoom range is suitable for most general photography.
What does STM mean lens?
Stepper Motor
STM – Stepper Motor designed to minimize autofocus vibrations and noise during video recording, this autofocus motor has been gradually making its way into budget Canon lenses.
Which lenses should I buy?
How to choose the right camera lens?
| Photography Type | Best Lens Type to Use | Lens Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | Wide-angle lens | Canon EF-S 10mm-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM |
| Wedding | Prime lens | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART |
| Sports | Prime lens | Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM |
| Wildlife | Super telephoto or telephoto lens | Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR |
What is the difference between EF and EF-S?
The primary difference between Canon EF and EF-S lenses is that EF lenses are designed to work with both full-frame and APS-C DSLR bodies, while the EF-S lens line is designed to work only with APS-C bodies.
What is the difference between an STM and USM lens?
Conclusion. USM lenses are more professional-grade and better for shooting photos, while STM lenses are geared more towards amateurs and better for video. The STM lenses really are almost silent, as they were built with video in mind.