The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM ($349.99 direct) is a telephoto lens for Canon APS-C D-SLR cameras. It covers a field of view that's roughly equivalent to an 88-400mm zoom on a full-frame camera, delivering impressive telephoto reach at its maximum zoom.

Canon EF-s 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM (58mm filters, 13.3 oz./377g, 2.8'/0.85m close focus, about $349, works on Canon APS-C cameras only).

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens is an inexpensive, light, entry level telephoto zoom lens that has image stabilization, very good image quality for the price and a very useful focal length range that will nicely complement most general purpose zoom lenses.