EF-S55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II

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The Canon EF-S55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II is a lens for the Canon EF-S mount. It fits 33 cameras natively in our database, and 238 more cameras from 8 other mounts (including Micro Four Thirds and Fujifilm X) can use it via adapter (autofocus possible with some).

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MountCanon EF-S
Flange Back44.0 mm
Mount Diameter54 mm
SensorAPS-C
Lens TypeZoom
Electronic ContactsYes
ManufacturerCanon
Release Year2011
Filter Size58 mm Find 58mm filters on eBay

The EF-S55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II refines Canon’s budget telephoto zoom with improved optics and enhanced Image Stabilization over the original. Its compact size and affordable price make it a popular second lens for extending reach beyond a kit zoom.

Compatible Cameras

Native Mount — Canon EF Cameras (33)
Via Adapter — L-Mount Cameras (19) · Third-party adapters
Adapter: No Canon EF-S to L-Mount adapter is registered in our database yet.
Third-party adapters are available. Autofocus and electronic aperture support vary by adapter and lens, so check compatibility before buying.
Find Canon EF-S to L-Mount adapters on eBay
  • fp (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • fp L (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • LUMIX S1H (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • LUMIX S5 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • LUMIX S5II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • LUMIX S5IIX (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • LUMIX S9 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • LUMIX S1RII (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • LUMIX S1II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • LUMIX S1IIE (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • LUMIX S1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • LUMIX S1R (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • SL (Typ 601) (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • SL2 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • SL2-S (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • SL3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • SL3-S (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • SL3-P (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • CL (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
Via Adapter — Micro Four Thirds Cameras (87) · Third-party adapters
Adapter: No Canon EF-S to Micro Four Thirds adapter is registered in our database yet.
Third-party adapters are available. Autofocus and electronic aperture support vary by adapter and lens, so check compatibility before buying.
Find Canon EF-S to Micro Four Thirds adapters on eBay
Via Adapter — Fujifilm G Cameras (8) · Third-party adapters
Adapter: No Canon EF-S to Fujifilm G adapter is registered in our database yet.
Third-party adapters are available. Autofocus and electronic aperture support vary by adapter and lens, so check compatibility before buying.
Find Canon EF-S to Fujifilm G adapters on eBay
  • GFX ETERNA 55 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • GFX 50S (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • GFX 50R (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • GFX100 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • GFX100S (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • GFX50S II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • GFX100 II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • GFX100S II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
Via Adapter — Fujifilm X Cameras (36) · Third-party adapters
Adapter: No Canon EF-S to Fujifilm X adapter is registered in our database yet.
Third-party adapters are available. Autofocus and electronic aperture support vary by adapter and lens, so check compatibility before buying.
Find Canon EF-S to Fujifilm X adapters on eBay
  • X-S10 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-S20 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T4 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T5 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T10 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T20 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T30 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T30 II (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T30 III (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T50 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T100 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T200 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-H1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-H2 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-H2S (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-T2 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-M1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-M5 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-A1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-A2 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-A3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-A5 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-A7 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-A10 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-A20 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-Pro1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-Pro2 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-Pro3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-E1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-E2 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-E2S (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-E3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-E4 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • X-E5 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
Via Adapter — Nikon Z Cameras (15) · Third-party adapters
Adapter: No Canon EF-S to Nikon Z adapter is registered in our database yet.
Third-party adapters are available. Autofocus and electronic aperture support vary by adapter and lens, so check compatibility before buying.
Find Canon EF-S to Nikon Z adapters on eBay
  • Z6II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Z7II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Z5 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Z9 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Z8 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Zf (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Z6III (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Z5II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • ZR (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Z50 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Zfc (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Z30 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Z50II (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Z6 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Z7 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
Via Adapter — Sony E Cameras (45) · Third-party adapters
Adapter: No Canon EF-S to Sony E adapter is registered in our database yet.
Third-party adapters are available. Autofocus and electronic aperture support vary by adapter and lens, so check compatibility before buying.
Find Canon EF-S to Sony E adapters on eBay
  • Alpha 7R VI (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • ZV-E10 II (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • ZV-E10 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • NEX-3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • NEX-5 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • NEX-C3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • NEX-5N (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • NEX-7 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • NEX-F3 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • NEX-6 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • NEX-5R (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • NEX-3N (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • NEX-5T (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Alpha 5000 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Alpha 5100 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Alpha 6000 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Alpha 7 IV (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7 III (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7 II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7S III (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7S II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7S (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7C II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7CR (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7C (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • ZV-E1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 6700 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Alpha 6600 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Alpha 6500 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Alpha 6400 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Alpha 6300 (AF not guaranteed via adapter)
  • Alpha 1 II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 1 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 9 III (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 9 II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 9 (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7R V (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7R IV (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7R IV A (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7R III (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7R III A (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7R II (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7R (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • Alpha 7 V (AF not guaranteed via adapter) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
Via Adapter — Canon RF Cameras (17) · Official adapters: Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Adapters for Canon EF-S lenses on Canon RF cameras:
  • EOS R (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • EOS Ra (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • EOS RP (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • EOS R100 (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R)
  • EOS R50 V (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R)
  • EOS R50 (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R)
  • EOS R10 (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R)
  • EOS R8 (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • EOS R7 (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R)
  • EOS R6 V (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • EOS R6 Mark III (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • EOS R6 Mark II (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • EOS R6 (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • EOS R5 Mark II (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • EOS R3 (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • EOS R1 (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
  • EOS R5 (AF with Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R / Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) [Warning: possible vignetting - lens may not cover full sensor]
Via Adapter — Canon EF-M Cameras (11) · Official adapter: Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Adapters for Canon EF-S lenses on Canon EF-M cameras:
  • EOS M50 Mark II (AF with Mount Adapter EF-EOS M)
  • EOS M50 (AF with Mount Adapter EF-EOS M)
  • EOS M200 (AF with Mount Adapter EF-EOS M)
  • EOS M100 (AF with Mount Adapter EF-EOS M)
  • EOS M10 (AF with Mount Adapter EF-EOS M)
  • EOS M6 Mark II (AF with Mount Adapter EF-EOS M)
  • EOS M6 (AF with Mount Adapter EF-EOS M)
  • EOS M5 (AF with Mount Adapter EF-EOS M)
  • EOS M3 (AF with Mount Adapter EF-EOS M)
  • EOS M2 (AF with Mount Adapter EF-EOS M)
  • EOS M (AF with Mount Adapter EF-EOS M)
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