For photographers and videographers looking to add versatility and range to their lens collection, the new EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM telephoto zoom lens is a dream come true. Compact and lightweight with Optical Image Stabilizer for shake correction, it extends the camera"s reach significantly, capturing sharp images of far away objects, even when handheld. It features Canon"s amazing STM stepping motor and a newly designed high-speed CPU, rear focus mechanism and improved AF algorithm for high-speed performance, supporting Canon"s Movie Servo AF for smooth, quiet and continuous focus adjustments. The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens has a compact design thanks to a new six-group zoom system that provides a maximum magnification of 0.29x at the telephoto end and a minimum focusing distance of 2.79 ft./0.85m throughout the zoom range. Specifications Focal Length & Maximum Aperture 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 Specifications: Lens Construction: 15 elements in 12 groups Diagonal Angle of View: 27° 50" - 6° 15" Focus Adjustment: Rear focus system Closest Focusing Distance: 2.79 ft. / 0.85m Filter Size: 58mm diameter