Canon lens
- Thread starter Bob
- Start date
W
whiteflyer
Guest
You already want a MKII version of a lens that not even out yet 
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Compact and lightweight, the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS offers the longest zoom range in the EF-S series to date. The 88-400mm equivalent focal length opens up new framing possibilities for owners of EF-S mount cameras shooting wildlife, sports and travel photography. Optical quality is assured through a UD element, which minimises chromatic aberrations that could otherwise cause reduced contrast and colour fringing.
Availability and pricing
The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS will be available from September 2007 and the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS will be available from October 2007, priced at £159.99 / 239.99 and £239.99 / 359.99 RRP inc VAT respectively.
4-stop Image Stabilizer
Canons latest optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology provides up to 4-stop compensation for image blur caused by camera shake and slow shutter speeds. Photographers normally shooting handheld at 1/250 sec can switch on IS to obtain a similarly steady and blur-free result with a shutter speed of just 1/15 second. The inclusion of automatic panning detection makes it easier for photographers to track wildlife and other moving subjects. To ensure consistently accurate results at all zoom positions, the IS system within each lens has been optimised for that lens specific focal length range. Since the IS system is based within the lens, the results are visible through the viewfinder when framing the image.
Appealing background blur
Both lenses also incorporate a circular aperture. This helps create an even background blur when depth of field is minimised, giving photographers more creative options for portraiture and similar types of photography.
Super Spectra coatings
Both models employ Canons patented Super Spectra coatings to suppress flare and ghosting more prone to occur with digital cameras due to reflection off the image sensor. By increasing light absorption, coatings reduce reflections off lens element surfaces to deliver crisp, undistorted images with natural colour balance.
E-TTL II flash integration
The lenses transmit distance information to the E-TTL II flash system of all current model digital EOS cameras, improving flash exposure metering when used in conjunction with Canons range of EX Speedlite flash units.
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Compact and lightweight, the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS offers the longest zoom range in the EF-S series to date. The 88-400mm equivalent focal length opens up new framing possibilities for owners of EF-S mount cameras shooting wildlife, sports and travel photography. Optical quality is assured through a UD element, which minimises chromatic aberrations that could otherwise cause reduced contrast and colour fringing.
Availability and pricing
The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS will be available from September 2007 and the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS will be available from October 2007, priced at £159.99 / 239.99 and £239.99 / 359.99 RRP inc VAT respectively.
4-stop Image Stabilizer
Canons latest optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology provides up to 4-stop compensation for image blur caused by camera shake and slow shutter speeds. Photographers normally shooting handheld at 1/250 sec can switch on IS to obtain a similarly steady and blur-free result with a shutter speed of just 1/15 second. The inclusion of automatic panning detection makes it easier for photographers to track wildlife and other moving subjects. To ensure consistently accurate results at all zoom positions, the IS system within each lens has been optimised for that lens specific focal length range. Since the IS system is based within the lens, the results are visible through the viewfinder when framing the image.
Appealing background blur
Both lenses also incorporate a circular aperture. This helps create an even background blur when depth of field is minimised, giving photographers more creative options for portraiture and similar types of photography.
Super Spectra coatings
Both models employ Canons patented Super Spectra coatings to suppress flare and ghosting more prone to occur with digital cameras due to reflection off the image sensor. By increasing light absorption, coatings reduce reflections off lens element surfaces to deliver crisp, undistorted images with natural colour balance.
E-TTL II flash integration
The lenses transmit distance information to the E-TTL II flash system of all current model digital EOS cameras, improving flash exposure metering when used in conjunction with Canons range of EX Speedlite flash units.
W
whiteflyer
Guest
.
- Messages
- 3,533
- Edit My Images
- Yes
Bob, remember this is an S type lens and wont fit on any of the full frame cameras, and you may say "I'll never be able to afford or want one" but soon some reasonable priced 2nd hand ones will come on the market.
W
whiteflyer
Guest
That's true but a £159.99 even if you only use it for 12 months it wouldn't break the bank.
I don't think you can live by the I might someday philosophy
, I spent £500+ on one EF-S and it's money well spent IMHO.
