Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM
391gの軽量ボディに4段分の手ブレ補正を搭載し、手持ちでの望遠撮影を容易にします。APS-C専用設計で88-400mm相当の焦点距離をカバーし、1枚のEDレンズが色収差を抑えたクリアな描写を実現。予算を抑えつつ、運動会や野生動物など屋外の動体を撮影したいAPS-C機ユーザーに最適な一本です。
概要
30秒まとめ
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS IIは、APS-C一眼レフ用の予算向け望遠ズームとして驚くほどよくできたレンズです。軽量コンパクトで手ブレ補正が優秀、写りも価格以上。暗所性能とAF速度に限界はありますが、日中の屋外撮影がメインなら、この価格で400mm相当の世界が手に入るのは素直にお得です。
メリットとデメリット
長所
- 価格を考えれば驚くほどシャープな写り 93rd
- 4段分の手ブレ補正が手持ち撮影で強力な味方 92nd
- 391gの軽量ボディで持ち運びが苦にならない 85th
- STM駆動のAFは静かで動画にもそこそこ使える 81st
- 88-400mm相当のズーム域で汎用性が高い
短所
- 暗所でのAFが迷いやすく、動体撮影には弱い
- 防塵防滴ではないので天候に注意が必要
- 望遠端の250mmでは描写がやや甘くなる
- フルフレーム機には装着不可(EF-S専用)
- 鏡筒が経年で伸びてくるという報告がある
オーナーの声
ユーザーの声
購入者の評価が時間とともにどう変化したか
独自顧客が実際にレビューを書いた時期に基づいています。発売当初の高評価が続いたかどうかがわかります。
- Q1 2024100/100
Buyers in Q1 2024 praised the lens as high-quality, perfect for beginners, and reliable, with many noting it exceeded expectations.
- Great quality and performance for the price, often exceeding expectations.
- Ideal for beginner photographers and intermediate users with a Canon Rebel.
- Fast shipping and lens condition like new even when refurbished.
- Reliable performance, loved for livestream and general photography.
- Q4 202392/100
Buyers praised the lens for clear images, zoom quality, and stabilization. A few noted average build and somewhat soft sharpness for the price.
- Sharp images and clear quality even at full zoom.
- Stabilization mode improves clarity and focus.
- Great value for money, highly recommended.
- Lens is not the sharpest and feels plastic-built for the price.
- Q3 2023100/100
Buyers praise the lens's sharpness, easy use, and value. It is highly recommended for beginners and as a replacement.
- Sharp photos, crisp and clear even at distance
- Great value for the price, good budget telephoto
- Quick autofocus, easy to use, suits beginners
- Reliable replacement for a failed original lens
- Q2 202394/100
Buyers in Q2 2023 were extremely positive, praising the lens as great, easy to use, and perfect for everyday photography.
- Lens described as great, easy to use, and a valuable addition.
- Versatile for everyday picture taking with useful telephoto range.
- Auto focus and electronic focusing function work well.
- Easy to attach and focus, making it a frequently used lens.
- Q1 202388/100
Buyers praise the lens for excellent photo quality and reliability, though one notes limited zoom range and high price.
- Great image quality and performance for travel and portraits.
- Zoom range too narrow for some; lens doesn't start wide enough.
- Reliable Canon quality; works well as a gift.
- Price is high; buyers wish it were less expensive.
- Q4 202293/100
Buyers praised this telephoto lens as an excellent value for travel, with sharp images, light weight, and effective autofocus/IS. One mentioned disappointment about no offers.
- Excellent value and bargain for the price
- Great for travel, lightweight and stealthy
- Sharp, clear images with good autofocus and IS
- Disappointed at lack of discounts or offers
- Q3 2022100/100
Buyers praised the lens's zoom quality, versatility, and value, recommending it for action shots and vacations.
- Excellent zoom quality and value for the price.
- Versatile focal range ideal for various shooting needs.
- Great for action and sports photography.
- Durable and reliable for long-term use on vacations.
- Q2 202283/100
Buyers praise the lens for sharp, beautiful photos and great value. One reported a crack during mounting.
- Excellent image quality and sharpness.
- Great value for the price.
- Lens cracked during mounting on camera.
- Lightweight, easy to use, recommend.
- Q4 202197/100
Buyers are highly satisfied, praising the lens for sharpness, zoom range, and image stabilization. It is especially recommended for sports, wildlife, and travel photography.
- Excellent zoom range and image quality for sports and wildlife photography
- Image stabilization is effective, allowing handheld use in various conditions
- Zoom ring stiffness mentioned once, but overall handling praised
- Great value and versatile, often used as a single or secondary lens
- Q3 202190/100
Buyers in Q3 2021 praised this lens for its value, image quality, and beginner-friendly design, with quiet autofocus and sharp results.
- Great value for the money, fair price for performance.
- Sharp and clear images, good for close-ups and telephoto.
- Quiet autofocus, good for video, easy to use.
- Well-balanced on camera, comfortable to handle.
- Q2 202188/100
Buyers in Q2 2021 praised this lens as an affordable, versatile telephoto with good image quality and stabilization, though some noted minor quality concerns like a plastic mount and occasional low-light focus issues.
- Affordable price point with excellent value for money (can't beat the price for what it does)
- Great image quality: sharp, clear, crisp photos, especially for nature and wildlife
- Build quality concerns: plastic mounting ring and gold trim strip peeling off
- Autofocus quirks: STM focusing requires awake camera; some low-light focus issues noted
- Q1 202183/100
Buyers praise this lens as a versatile, budget-friendly telephoto for beginners. It delivers clear wildlife and sports photos, though some note indoor sharpness and software bundle age.
- Versatile lens for wildlife, sports, and family photos; great zoom and image stabilization.
- Excellent budget buy for beginners; good value and compatibility with Canon Rebel T8i.
- Sharpness has a sweet spot; indoor and max range clarity require extra effort.
- Included software bundle is outdated; Canon free software is more useful.
- Q4 202085/100
Buyers praised versatility, sharpness, and value for hobbyist photography. Plastic mount and manual focus were minor criticisms.
- Versatile zoom lens for portraits, wildlife, and product photography.
- Excellent sharpness and clarity, especially for long-distance shots.
- Plastic build and mount feel cheap, but acceptable at this price point.
- Manual focus can be fidgety; zoom noise audible in video recordings.
- Q3 202096/100
Buyers are overwhelmingly satisfied, praising the lens's sharp image quality, value for price, and suitability for beginners and wildlife photography.
- Sharp images and good zoom clarity, even at 250mm range.
- Excellent value for the price; often called a great budget lens.
- Great for wildlife, travel, events, and beginners.
- Smooth STM motor, quick auto-focus, and image stabilization.
- Q2 202087/100
Buyers praise the lens for its quiet operation, light weight, good image quality, and value. Some note limited use due to COVID-19.
- Quiet and light autofocus, ideal for travel and nature hikes.
- Good image quality for telephoto shots, sports, and distant subjects.
- Excellent value for the price; many recommend it as a second lens.
- A few buyers unable to fully test lens due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Q1 2020100/100
Buyers praised the lens as a great beginner upgrade from kit lenses, noting its lightweight design and versatile zoom range for landscape photography.
- Excellent for beginners, great upgrade from 18-55mm kit lens.
- Versatile 55-250mm zoom range, ideal for all-purpose and landscape use.
- Lightweight and easy to carry, simple lens switching.
- AF may struggle depending on subject and distance.
- Q4 201995/100
Buyers praise the lens for its value, light weight, image quality, and versatility for travel and wildlife. High satisfaction with cost versus performance.
- Excellent value for money, great IQ, lightweight, and versatile zoom range.
- Ideal for travel and wildlife, capturing sharp handheld shots in low light.
- Compatible with Canon APS-C cameras; easy to attach and use.
- One user expressed hope the lens holds up under rough use; no defects reported.
- Q3 2019100/100
Buyers praised the lens for ease of use, accurate focus, and excellent picture quality. They also highlighted competitive pricing.
- Lens delivers fantastic picture quality and accurate focus.
- Great value, with competitive pricing and bundled deals.
- Easy to use, especially for travel photography.
- Q2 201993/100
Buyers in Q2 2019 praised the lens for its sharpness, responsiveness, and suitability for beginner/intermediate photographers.
- Sharpness and responsiveness highlighted, especially for nature photos.
- Great value for beginner/intermediate level photographers.
- Exceeded expectations compared to previous lens.
- No quality or defect issues reported in these reviews.
- Q1 201996/100
Buyers praised this refurbished Canon 55-250mm lens as looking new, delivering sharp, clear images, and excellent value for wildlife and astrophotography.
- Lens arrives looking brand new despite being refurbished, with superb fit and finish.
- Sharp, clear images with fast autofocus and image stabilization, ideal for wildlife and moon shots.
- Excellent value for money, often described as a great deal or unbeatable price.
- Quick shipping and positive experiences with Canon's refurbished program and warranty.
- Q4 201887/100
Buyers praised the lens for quality, quiet STM autofocus, and light weight. One called it the best refurbished lens bought.
- High satisfaction with picture quality and value for price.
- STM autofocus system is very quiet and internal focusing avoids front element movement.
- Lightweight build, mostly plastic but not cheap, comfortable for extended use.
- Works well with an adapter on Canon M50 camera, versatile with additional mount.
- Q1 2018100/100
Buyers praised this lens as lightweight, sharp, and versatile for landscapes or wildlife, with effective stabilization and silent autofocus.
- Lightweight and portable; users appreciate the non-bulky design.
- Sharp image quality with minimal chromatic aberration.
- Effective image stabilization for handheld shots at slow speeds.
- Manual focus only works when camera is awake; some have grudge.
- Q1 201787/100
Buyers praised sharpness at telephoto end and fast autofocus; one noted softer edges but overall satisfaction.
- Sharp image quality, especially at long end, noticeably improved over older versions.
- Fast and accurate autofocus with silent motor; great for wildlife and video.
- Lightweight design, good build quality for amateur use; excellent value for price.
- One report of softer picture quality at frame edges; user uncertainty if user error.
- Q4 201696/100
Buyers in Q4 2016 praised the lens for sharpness, affordability, image quality, and refurbished condition. Some noted plastic build and slow speed, but overall deemed it a great value.
- Sharp, light, and affordable performance
- Refurbished lenses look and perform like new
- Plastic construction and slow aperture are trade-offs
- Excellent image stabilization and autofocus
- Q2 2016100/100
All reviews are positive. Buyers praise the lens for sharpness, value, and lightweight design, ideal for wildlife and close-ups.
- Sharp image quality, rivaling L lenses at a fraction of the cost.
- Excellent value for money, especially refurbished or as kit.
- Lightweight and compact, great for hiking and travel.
- Good for close-up and wildlife photography without extra gear.
- Q1 201647/100
Buyers report mint condition and fast delivery, but one user experienced persistent blurry photos beyond 120mm zoom, even after replacement and testing.
- Lens produces blurry, low-quality images at focal lengths over 120mm, even after exchange.
- Lens arrives in mint condition and works well for short-range or stationary shots.
- Free shipping delivers faster than expected, within two business days.
- Lens performs acceptably at shorter focal lengths but fails beyond 120mm zoom.
- Q3 201582/100
Buyers praise this lens for wildlife photography, citing sharpness, compact size, and fast autofocus. Minor issues with vignetting and small aperture at long end are noted.
- Excellent sharpness and image quality, especially from 100-250mm.
- Compact and lightweight design ideal for travel and handheld use.
- Fast and accurate STM autofocus suitable for wildlife photography.
- Some vignetting at max f/5.6 on long end, but correctable.
- Q2 201596/100
Buyers praise the lens for clear photos, fast quiet auto focus, image stabilization, and solid build. It's a great value upgrade from older models.
- Photo quality is much clearer than older 75-300mm lens.
- Fast and quiet auto focus, great for video shooting.
- Image stabilization and quick response for distant shots.
- Light, solidly built, easy to use, excellent value for price.
- Q2 2008100/100
Buyers praise the lens as excellent value, highlighting its low price, effective IS, and good image quality for budget-conscious photographers.
- Excellent value for money, great for budget buyers.
- Image stabilization is a must-have and works well.
- Ideal starter telephoto lens, good combo with kit lens.
- Significant savings compared to other retailers.
日付のある顧客レビュー 118 件を暦四半期ごとに集計しています。期間別の分析は英語です。
実証データ
パフォーマンス
実写性能について率直に言うと、このレンズのシャープネスは価格から想像するよりずっと良いです。特に55mmから135mmあたりの中域では、絞り開放から十分に使える解像感が得られます。250mmの望遠端では少し甘さが出ますが、それでもSNSやA4プリントなら全く問題ないレベル。1枚のEDレンズとSuper Spectraコーティングのおかげで、逆光時のフレアや色収差もかなり抑えられています。私たちの光学性能スコアは60パーセンタイルと「中の上」ですが、これはあくまで高価なLレンズと比較した場合の話です。
手ブレ補正はこのレンズの最大の武器です。公称4段分の補正効果は伊達ではなく、250mmの望遠端でも1/30秒前後のシャッター速度で手持ち撮影が安定します。流し撮り時の自動パン検出も賢く機能するので、モータースポーツや子供の自転車練習を追いかける時にも頼りになります。AFはSTM駆動で静かですが、暗所では迷いやすく、動体追従も「まあ及第点」といったところ。AFスコアは86パーセンタイルと高いものの、これは同価格帯のレンズと比べての話で、USM搭載レンズのような瞬発力は期待しないでください。
スペック
全スペック一覧
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 55 |
| Focal Length Max | 250 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x |
競合製品との比較
直接のライバルとしてよく名前が挙がるのが、Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXDです。Tamronは広角から超望遠まで1本でカバーできる便利さが魅力で、テレ端の300mmもアドバンテージですが、その分重くて高価です。「旅行にレンズ1本だけ持っていく」ならTamron、「普段は標準ズームで、望遠が必要な時だけ足す」ならこのCanon、という住み分けになるでしょう。
もう一つの比較対象はNikonのAF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRです。Nikonは広角側が16mmと使いやすい反面、望遠は85mm止まり。運動会や野生動物を狙うなら、Canonの250mm(400mm相当)のリーチは圧倒的です。一方で、Sigmaの18-50mm F2.8 DC DNのような明るい標準ズームと比較すると、このレンズはあくまで「明るい屋外用」と割り切る必要があります。
| Spec | Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55-250mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 9mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 375 | 590 | 290 | 306 | 175 | 326 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | STM | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| 製品 | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | ユーザー評価 | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM | 85.4 | 67.4 | 66.3 | 45.5 | 74.4 | 68.8 | 45.4 | 92.3 | 81.3 | 93 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 80.7 | 64.1 | 84 | 96.6 | 68.8 | 91 | 97.9 | 52.3 | 80.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 85.4 | 84.3 | 85.4 | 90 | 81.7 | 86.2 | 80.8 | 78.7 | 90.8 | 35 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 54.1 | 84.3 | 84.6 | 49.1 | 86 | 86.2 | 91 | 80.7 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF Compare | 85.4 | 84.3 | 87.2 | 89.4 | 84.6 | 86.2 | 45.4 | 33.6 | 86.4 | 80.3 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 78.2 | 71.8 | 38.5 | 78 | 80 | 45.4 | 95.9 | 90.8 | 80.3 |
価格
コストパフォーマンス
このレンズの価格は販売店によって大きく開きがあり、私たちのデータベースでは$198から$72,891までという驚くべきレンジが記録されています。もちろん後者は明らかな異常値かバンドル価格の誤登録ですが、現実的にはリファービッシュ品や並行輸入品で$150前後、国内正規品でも$300以下で手に入ることが多いです。この価格で400mm相当の望遠と実用的な手ブレ補正が手に入るのは、正直かなりお得です。Tamronの18-300mmのような高倍率ズームと迷う人もいますが、純正の安心感と軽さを取るならこちらに軍配が上がります。
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Price History
詳細情報
概要
Canonのキットレンズをしばらく使っていると、もっと遠くの被写体を引き寄せたくなる瞬間が必ず訪れます。子供の運動会、週末の動物園、あるいはちょっとした野鳥撮影。そんな時に最初の候補に挙がるのが、このCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS IIです。APS-CセンサーのEOS一眼レフ用に設計されたこのレンズは、35mm換算で88-400mm相当の画角をカバーし、391gという軽量ボディに4段分の手ブレ補正を詰め込んでいます。
「手頃な望遠ズーム」というカテゴリーにおいて、このレンズは長年ベストセラーの地位を守ってきました。STM駆動のオートフォーカスは静かで、動画撮影にもまずまず対応します。開放F値はf/4-5.6と特別明るいわけではありませんが、日中の屋外撮影がメインなら全く問題になりません。私たちのデータベースでは、手ブレ補正と汎用性で92パーセンタイルという驚異的なスコアを叩き出しており、この価格帯ではほぼトップクラスと言っていいでしょう。
ただし、いくつか注意点もあります。このレンズは防塵防滴ではないので、小雨や砂埃の多い環境では気を使います。また、フルフレーム機には物理的に装着できないEF-Sマウント専用設計です。とはいえ、EOS Kissや80D、90DシリーズのようなAPS-C機を使っているなら、このレンズはコストパフォーマンスの鬼と言える存在です。
よくある質問
Q: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS IIはフルサイズ機でも使えますか?
いいえ、このレンズはEF-Sマウント専用で、APS-Cセンサー機専用設計です。フルサイズのEOS(6Dや5Dシリーズなど)には物理的に装着できません。
Q: このレンズは運動会やスポーツ撮影に向いていますか?
日中の屋外スポーツなら十分使えますが、暗い体育館やナイターではAFが迷いやすく、F値も暗いので厳しいです。晴れた日の運動会には良い選択肢です。
Q: キットレンズの18-55mmと何が違いますか?
最大の違いは望遠側のリーチで、55-250mmは35mm換算400mm相当まで届くので、運動会や動物園で遠くの被写体を大きく写せます。18-55mmでは届かない距離をカバーする、いわゆる「望遠キットレンズ」の定番です。
Q: Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS IIとSTM版の違いは何ですか?
STM版はオートフォーカスがより静かでスムーズ、動画撮影時のAF駆動音が気になりにくいのが利点です。光学系はほぼ同じですが、STM版の方がAF速度と静音性で優れています。
おすすめできない人
このレンズは素晴らしいですが、全員に合うわけではありません。屋内スポーツや夜間のイベントをメインで撮るなら、素直にF2.8通しの70-200mmを検討した方が幸せになれます。また、フルフレーム機への移行を考えている人も要注意。EF-Sレンズは新しいRシステムのフルサイズ機にもアダプター経由では使えますが、クロップされて画素数が落ちます。動きの速い被写体を本格的に追いたいなら、USM搭載のEF 70-300mm IS II USMに予算を上げるのも手です。
総評
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS IIは、「とにかく予算を抑えて望遠を始めたい」という人にとって、いまだに最良の選択肢の一つです。写りは価格以上にしっかりしていて、手ブレ補正も実用的。STMの静かなAFは動画撮影にも多少使えます。ただし、暗い体育館でのバスケットボールや、夜間の野鳥撮影を考えているなら、このレンズでは正直厳しいです。F値が暗いのでISOが上がり、APS-C機のノイズと戦うことになります。
結局のところ、このレンズが最も輝くのは日中の屋外です。運動会、公園でのポートレート、明るい時間帯の動物園。そういうシチュエーションで「キットレンズじゃ届かない」と感じているなら、買って後悔することはまずないでしょう。リファービッシュ品を狙えばコスパはさらに跳ね上がります。