The product description clearly states that the 55-250 lens is STM. Now there are contradicting answers. Seller please answer and update offer text.
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The lens box said STM, but I don't shoot video so I don't know how well it works. I wouldn't expect much from cheap lenses though..
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Only the 18-55mm EF-S IS STM Lens + EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens are Canon brand. The others (wide angle and 58 mm telephoto) are a brand I wasn't familiar with and actually we haven't used them yet.
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Hi Technology Guy,I liked you responses to the questions asked by fellow buyers. You may find me moron asking this but I searched quite a bit on google but did not get any definite answer. Could you help me decide if it is wise to buy T3i (600D) with "Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens" and do not buy "EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens"? OR if I need to have both lenses to start with. Thanks in advance.
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According to the manufacturer's website, it requires a minimum focal length of 100mm. So it will definitely not work on your 18-55mm, but not sure about the 55-250mm. My guess is that it will not work. Also, they claim the converter is designed for fixed focal lenses, but don't believe that is a requirement.
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Hey, thanks for the help. I sure will take a good look for a 50mm to add to the 18-250 because in addition to outdoors, everyone also has to shoot indoors and if it is good in low light that is a big plus.
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I don't know. I love my lens. Haven't had any problems with it. Wish i could buy a stronger one than 200mm. Sherry
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It definitely works with the 55-210 and there's no reason why it's shouldn't work with the 16-50, it's compatible with all emount lenses
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It includes adapters for 52mm, 55mm and 58mm filter ring threads. Depending on which model Canon lens you have you might need to buy an additional adapter. For example the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM uses a 67 mm filter ring. That said, I never use this wide-angle lens anymore, as the quality of the image is quite poor.
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I don't know if it was a mistake or not, but the two lenses I received were both STM lenses: EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS STM and EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS STM.
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I am very sorry Pat since I bought this as a gift fro my friend. I am afraid of I am not able to answer your question correctly. All I know my friend who is a professional photographer was so thrilled when he got it. He thought he was getting a lens. Eddie
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I believe that the 75-300mm lens is non-USM. I do not see the letters anywhere on the lens. The neat thing about the lens is that is can be either manual or auto focus. There is so much to this camera, probably too much for my poor brain, that I am taking a camera class to figure out exactly what this thing does. Good Luck.
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Noper the Canon site for the 18-135mm lensEF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IShttp://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_s_18_135mm_f_3_5_5_6_is#SpecificationsEF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMhttp://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_s_18_135mm_f_3_5_5_6_is_stm#Specifications
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Yes it does. The lens is nice and light and works great for video, being an STM lens.
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Hi, for the SL1 I think you should get the EF-S 18-135 STM version. It's slightly sharper. Also, the 18-135 STM version is more versatile and has larger apertures on equivalent focal lengths versus the 18-135 non stm and 18-55.
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If it is sold directly by Amazon, I don't believe you have an issue. If it's a 3rd party (even selling through Amazon), you should check. Usually it'll say something like "USA Warranty" in the description. And if a lens is significantly cheaper than at the usual places, be doubly suspicious.It's a great lens, but its strength is in the 16-24 range, not as much in the 24-35 range. Since I have the 24-70, that's not such a big deal -- but be aware.
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I have also read that the 18-135 STM lens is a completely different optical design as well, with much higher edge to edge contrast, compared to the existing 18-135, which was a great all around piece of glass and definitely superior in quality to the kit lens. The 18-135 has also been called a good "walking around" lens in that it is very flexible in helping you get a wide range of shots.So if you want to do video and want the state of the art in 18-135, the STM is the way to go. As far as I can tell, the original 18-135 is NOT USM, so it is not a tradeoff in terms of STM/non-STM for this particular lens. If you were wanting a USM lens instead of STM or non-STM, that's another decision to make. I have also read that the 18-135 STM lens is a completely different optical design as well, with much higher edge to edge contrast, compared to the existing 18-135, which was a great all around piece of glass and definitely superior in quality to the kit lens. The 18-135 has also been called a good "walking around" lens in that it is very flexible in helping you get a wide range of shots.So if you want to do video and want the state of the art in 18-135, the STM is the way to go. As far as I can tell, the original 18-135 is NOT USM, so it is not a tradeoff in terms of... » Read More I have also read that the 18-135 STM lens is a completely different optical design as well, with much higher edge to edge contrast, compared to the existing 18-135, which was a great all around piece of glass and definitely superior in quality to the kit lens. The 18-135 has also been called a good "walking around" lens in that it is very flexible in helping you get a wide range of shots.So if you want to do video and want the state of the art in 18-135, the STM is the way to go. As far as I can tell, the original 18-135 is NOT USM, so it is not a tradeoff in terms of STM/non-STM for this particular lens. If you were wanting a USM lens instead of STM or non-STM, that's another decision to make. « Show Less
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Trust the box. There are focusing motors in bodies and lenses that differ so I would go by what the box says. Too bad because it is a good lens.