Canon 55-250 USM / IS II, what's the difference?

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Hi all,

First off, I apologise if this has been posted or is in the wrong section before but I tried searching and came up with nothing!

Being new to the world of digital photography and Canon lenses in particular I wonder if anyone can enlighten me on the differences between these 2 lenses.

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Lens - £146.60 at Amazon.co.uk
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-EF-S-55-250mm-4-5-6-Lens/dp/B0056E49MK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I24I0Y6T41JO89&colid=3DI73K525YZCC

Canon 55 - 250 / 4,0 - 5,6 IS USM 55 mm-250 mm Lens - £153.24 at Amazon.co.uk
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-55-250-mm-250-Lens/dp/B0011NVMO8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I14YJQDFCC1BNK&colid=3DI73K525YZCC

From what I understand, USM lenses have quicker and quieter zooms than the normal lenses and also cost considerably more so am I missing something obvious here, like the differences between the two IS systems? :thinking:
 
They are identical. The 55-250 IS does not come with USM either the mk1 or 2. The Market place seller is misleading with the title.

The only difference is the external cosmetics.
 
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Canon 55 - 250 / 4,0 - 5,6 IS USM 55 mm-250 mm Lens - £153.24 at Amazon.co.uk

Appears to be described incorrectly as no Canon 55-250mm lens have USM.
 
I believe that they are the same optically, just the Mk II has a redesigned body.
 
As far as I can tell, the only difference is the ring with the zoom markings. Silver on the old one, black for the new one. Either way, it's a decent lens for the price!
 
Thank you very much for the help folks! I know which one to ask for as a Christmas pressie now! :)
 
Hi
I got one of these a couple of months back for taking squirrels on Brownsea Island, brilliant little lens when you can't afford the 300/400mm that you know you really want!
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