Would this newer STM lens work well with my EOS T2i I am using the older EF-S 55-250 now that's about 5 years old and looking for faster focus and sharper images....wondering if maybe the 55-250 IS 2 would work just as well as the STM for me...Thanks
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If you want sharper images and faster focusing, you might instead consider getting one of the Canon 70-200mm f/4L USM models. The difference in image quality can be quite a startling. Back (WAY back) when I was looking to upgrade my old telephoto lens, someone gave me excellent advice that the difference between the newer telephotos I was considering was relatively small - too small to agonize over - and that if I really wanted to upgrade, I should just bite the bullet and get the L. One of the best pieces of advice on equipment I ever got. Once I tried the L, I never looked back. The one drawback is that the lens will spoil you forever.
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The STM lens is MUCH better than the 18-55 II which is better than the 18-55mm. All STM lenses are better than the cheap normal Canon lenses. 10-18, 18-55, 55-250, 40mm are all getting great reviews and are very lightweight too!
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Hello I want to Purchase the Canon 50D which I hear is a Very good Camera. but I want an extra lens i see one for under 300 but its an EF-S 55-250 can the EF-S fit the 50D's EF mount????
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I have the 18-135mm STM lens and if your planning to do any video shooting its a better buy hands down! I use this lens daily! I also have the 40mm STM lens the STM version is quiet and it seems to work best with the Canon DSLR's
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I have read that there is a "newer model" of the EOS M CAMERA the EOS M2. The info I picked up on the web is that the new model will not be available in Europe or the U.S. for some time, if ever. I have not heard anything about a new 22mLens. Any Canon EF Lens can be used with the EOS M camera by using an adapter.
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Sorry, there are no teleconverters for EF-S lenses available in the US that I'm aware of. I've heard rumors of EF-S compatible (Kenko?) teleconverters from Hong Kong but I still haven't been able to verify. Either way, its likely that a teleconverter with the 55-250 wouldn't be much, if any, better than simply cropping the image (might as well put the T1i's extra megapixels to good use). Plus a 1.4X teleconverter would add a stop and a 2X would add 2 stops putting your lens' aperture above f5.6, the minimum needed for auto-focus to function.
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Yes. Canon does their best to make all their EOS cameras use the same lenses. Some features on new lenses (like the continuous AF of the STM lenses) won't work on the older bodies, but the lens will fit and work like any other lens you've used with single shot AF.
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Yes it works with all eos cameras. The t5i can have both EF and EF-s lenses mounted. However, you must realize that this is meant for a full frame camera and will look more like an 85 mm lens because of the crop factor (1.5). All EF lens lengths should be multipled by 1.5 when on a crop sensor camera.
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To Tom Martin or anyone who can help, excluding video, why is the EOS 50D 15.1MP a higher quality than the T1i or T2i?I'm trying to decide between the three and when I look at the list of specs for them, they all seem almost identical from what I can tell. I'm sure I'm missing something. Does the 50D have a more rugged build?Thanks to anyone who contributes an opinion on this.
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I know M= Mirrorless, however is there some sort of "Adapter or a Converter" to use this particular lens for Canon EF -EF-S Format EOS 70D or 6D , or 5D Mark lll ?, I saw this lens sold in a "Bundle Kit with 70D ! Thanks
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Yes. Works well with all of EOS. The most important it is the lens. Works better with lens like 18-135; 20-200mm; 18-55mm. Because we use the ZOOM and the FOCUS to make the manual focus. For exemple, if you use a 50mm lens, you can just use the FOCUS to make the focus. Because you have not the ZOOM to help.
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The answer really depends on your budget. I have the 18-135STM-which is also an amazing lens , but because of it's size and weight-I have the 40mm on my t5i all the time. I don't find the focal length to be a problem at all. The only thing shorter that I would consider is the new 35mm f2.0 IS which is a lot of money. The older none IS 35mm isn't as amazing as the 40mm. I tried them all out at the local camera shop. The combination of optical quality, construction, price, and size make this lens hard to walk away from. BTW, on the t5i, the f2.8 is plenty for doing hand held-no flash is terrible lighting.Hope this helps. The answer really depends on your budget. I have the 18-135STM-which is also an amazing lens , but because of it's size and weight-I have the 40mm on my t5i all the time. I don't find the focal length to be a problem at all. The only thing shorter that I would consider is the new 35mm f2.0 IS which is a lot of money. The older none IS 35mm isn't as amazing as the 40mm. I tried them all out at the local camera shop. The combination of optical quality, construction, price, and size make this lens hard to walk away from. BTW, on the t5i, the f2.8 is plenty for doing hand held-no flash is... » Read More The answer really depends on your budget. I have the 18-135STM-which is also an amazing lens , but because of it's size and weight-I have the 40mm on my t5i all the time. I don't find the focal length to be a problem at all. The only thing shorter that I would consider is the new 35mm f2.0 IS which is a lot of money. The older none IS 35mm isn't as amazing as the 40mm. I tried them all out at the local camera shop. The combination of optical quality, construction, price, and size make this lens hard to walk away from. BTW, on the t5i, the f2.8 is plenty for doing hand held-no flash is terrible lighting.Hope this helps. « Show Less
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The STM (step motor) lens is virtually silent. Anyone who says otherwise hasn't actually used one and is passing on bad information from YouTube. I have this camera with the EF-S 18-135 STM lens. There is no noise, at all, none. You can't hear it while you're shooting or in the resulting video. It's absolutely silent, fast, autofocus. I really wish people would not talk authoritatively about things they have no first hand knowledge about.
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Thank you for your interest in our package deals! We do have available the Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera & EF-S 18-135mm IS STM Lens, as well as the Canon EF-S 55-250mm in both IS USM and IS II versions. For further assistance on available kits, or kit customization, please contact our sales department at 800-991-3350 EST.
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I am using it with my X-E1. I do not have any problems with the speed thus far for my uses (enthusiast photography, architectural and stills). I do like the quality, very sharp and great colors. I am not sure what kind of speed you are looking for and unfortunately I have not used the Canon lens you mention. If speed is desired, F2.8 is desirable, but as far as performance and price point is concerned; this is the sweet spot for me. Also, read some of the reviews on the purchase page. Very good info there as well. Good luck!
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I have the STM. I can't speak for the glass or picture quality comparison, but the STM is almost silent. No motor-whirring when focusing. A HUGE plus for video. Focus is also quite fast. If you are planning on using this at all for video, hands-down the STM wins. If just for photo, I really can't speak to comparison. I did however own the EF 75-300 and compared the two side-by-side. The picture quality on the 55-250 STM is vastly superior.
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To ED F,New 50d owner thanks you for advice on 50D over older 5D. After reading Ken Rockwell's info on the advantage of a full frame sensor, sensor size posed my only regret. If I continue to expand my system I can add the 5D Mark II. I know from the past that it is nice to have two bodies. In the 80's I had (still have) the New F1 w/speedfinder for telephoto pics and what I called my "Focus and Shoot" AE1 Program for everything else. What a combo! I'm new to digital and I have a lot to learn and my 50D should work out nicely.Bob