Canon Expands EF-S Range With Two New Image-Stabilized LensesCanon today strengthens its EF-S series of lenses with the launch of the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS. With equivalent focal lengths of 29-88mm and 88-400mm respectively, the lenses are the first in the EF-S series to incorporate a 4-stop Image Stabilizer, dramatically extending low-light performance. Both lenses incorporate specialist optics to achieve exceptional image clarity - the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS employing an aspherical lens element with the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS benefiting from an Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) lens element. Pricing for the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens will be $199.99 (U.S.). Pricing for the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS has not yet been announced in the U.S.
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