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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Amazon
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS
Amazon
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Sony SEL55210
Sony SEL55210
Amazon
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR
Amazon
Sony SEL70300G
Sony SEL70300G
Amazon
Sony SEL70200GM
Sony SEL70200GM
Amazon
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
Amazon
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Autofocus
Lens shade included
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Best Product
AmazonCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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Manufacturer
Canon
Suitable lenses
Canon
Aperture range
Focal length
2,2 in
Closest focusing distance
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
2,8 x 2,8 x 4,3 in
Weight
13,2 oz
Advantages
  • Easy to use thanks to autofocus
  • Features optical image stabilisation
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Bestseller
AmazonCanon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS
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Manufacturer
Canon
Suitable lenses
Canon
Aperture range
Focal length
9,8 in
Closest focusing distance
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
2,8 x 2,8 x 4,4 in
Weight
19,2 oz
Advantages
  • Sharp images with autofocus
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AmazonSony SEL55210
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Excellent05/2025

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Sony SEL55210
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Manufacturer
Sony
Suitable lenses
Sony
Aperture range
Focal length
2,2 - 8,3 in
Closest focusing distance
39,4 in
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
2,5 x 4,3 x 4,3 in
Weight
12,2 oz
Advantages
  • Handy lens hood included
  • Autofocus makes taking better pictures easier
  • Optical image stabilisation ensures images in focus
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AmazonNikon AF-S NIKKOR
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Excellent01/2025

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR
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Manufacturer
Nikon
Suitable lenses
Nikon
Aperture range
Focal length
3,1 - 15,7 in
Closest focusing distance
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
3,8 x 3,8 x 8 in
Weight
55,4 oz
Advantages
  • Autofocus makes taking better pictures easier
  • Has a special nanocrystal coating
  • Has a Silent Wave motor
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AmazonSony SEL70300G
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Excellent01/2025

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Sony SEL70300G
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Sony
Suitable lenses
Sony
Aperture range
Focal length
2,8 - 11,8 in
Closest focusing distance
39,4 in
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
3,3 x 3,3 x 5,7 in
Weight
12,2 oz
Advantages
  • Sharp images with autofocus
  • Clear pictures thanks to included lens shade
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AmazonSony SEL70200GM
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Excellent01/2025

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Sony SEL70200GM
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Manufacturer
Sony
Suitable lenses
Sony
Aperture range
Focal length
2,8 - 7,9 in
Closest focusing distance
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
3,5 x 7,9 in
Weight
52,2 oz
Advantages
  • Handy lens hood included
  • Autofocus makes taking better pictures easier
  • Features optical image stabilisation
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AmazonCanon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
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Excellent01/2025

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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
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Manufacturer
Canon
Suitable lenses
Canon
Aperture range
Focal length
3,9 - 15,7 in
Closest focusing distance
39,4 in
Other
Optical image stabilisation
Autofocus
Lens shade included
Dimensions
3,7 x 7,6 in
Weight
57,8 oz
Advantages
  • Features optical image stabilisation
  • Autofocus makes taking better pictures easier
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