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Overall Rating8.5
Overall Image Quality8.5
Value for Money8.5
Bokeh9
Sharpness8.5
Contrast8.5
Focusing8.5
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS, reviewed by Azathoth

 
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Jan 15, 2015 16:02 |  #1

Pros:
- Very good image stabilization;
- Decent sharpness even wide open;
- Good zoom length;
- Good value for money;
- Good price;
- Very light for a telephoto lens;
- Decent AF speed;
- Very good bokeh;
- Short minimum focusing distance;

Cons:
- AF hunts a bit;
- Front element rotates;
- Small and not constant widest aperture;
- Build quality could be a bit better;
- Prone to get dust inside;

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