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| Price | $405.79 to $649.99 | $169.00 to $299.99 | $148.95 to $278.99 | $179.00 to $259.99 | $1,199.00 to $1,426.94 |
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| Release date | August 20, 2007 | November 15, 2006 | |||
| The Bottom Line | A lightweight, compact design coupled with its stabilized 400mm-equivalent focal length zoom and affordable price make the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS a versatile lens for entry-level shooters and amateurs on a budget. | The Canon EF 70-200mm f4 IS USM L lens is a professional grade 70-200mm lens without the size and heft, as well as price, as found in f2.8 versions. | |||
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| Product Description | Canon EF Zoom lens - 70 mm - 300 mm | Canon EF-S Telephoto zoom lens - 55 mm - 250 mm | Canon Telephoto zoom lens - 75 mm - 300 mm | Canon EF Telephoto zoom lens - 75 mm - 300 mm | Canon EF Telephoto zoom lens - 70 mm - 200 mm |
| Lens System | Zoom lens | Telephoto zoom lens | Telephoto zoom lens | Telephoto zoom lens | Telephoto zoom lens |
| Intended For | Digital SLR | Digital SLR 35mm SLR | Digital SLR 35mm SLR | Digital SLR | Digital SLR |
| Mounting Type | Canon EF | Canon EF-S | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Lens Aperture | F/4.0-5.6 | F/4.0-5.6 | F/4.0-5.6 | F/4.0-5.6 | F/4.0 |
| Focal Length | 70 mm - 300 mm | 55 mm - 250 mm | 75 mm - 300 mm | 75 mm - 300 mm | 70 mm - 200 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 4.3 x | 4.5 x | 4 x | 4 x | 2.9 x |
| Min Focus Range | 5 ft | 3.6 ft | 5 ft | 5 ft | 4 ft |
| Focus Adjustment | Manual Automatic | Manual Automatic | Manual Automatic | Manual Automatic | Manual Automatic |
| Lens Construction | 10 group(s) / 15 element(s) | 10 group(s) / 12 element(s) | 9 group(s) / 13 element(s) | 9 group(s) / 13 element(s) | 13 group(s) / 16 element(s) |
| Special Functions | Zoom | Tele Zoom | Tele Zoom | Tele Zoom | Tele Zoom |
| Filter Size | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| Length | 6 in | 4 in | 5 in | 5 in | 7 in |
| Weight | 22.2 oz | 13.8 oz | 16.9 oz | 16.9 oz | 1.5 lbs |
| Localization | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | English | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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