Does EF-S 55-250mm work with a Rebel XS?

[nellestefania]

Hi - will a refurbished Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens work with a Rebel XS? I got the Rebel as a gift in 2008, and it works fine otherwise. I've always used the lens it came with, but I am going on a trip to Kenya and looking to upgrade without spending too much because I don't use the camera often to invest in anything more.

[Anonymous]

Yes, any EF-S or EF lens will work with that camera. The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is a sharp lens.

[ebiggs1 · Accepted solution]

Not only will the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM work on your granddaddy Rebel XS but it will work very well and would be a good first choice. It will be an easy lens to get to know and use. However, if I was to be making a trip to Kenya I would certainly look at one of the 150-600mm super zooms. Especially if this is a one time trip. But if you did decide to go that route I would advise getting it early and dong some practice shooting with it as 150 to 600mm is a lot of focal length and a lot of lens. With 600mm you can get up close and personal with the wildlife and not be in any danger. A monopod is a good investment too.

Off topic while shopping for a lens get extra batteries and several memory cards.

[Stephen]

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@ebiggs1 wrote:

Not only will the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM work on your granddaddy Rebel XS but it will work very well and would be a good first choice.

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This part. Right here.

[nellestefania]

Thank you all! Going to purchase and start testing asap. Maybe I'll be comfortable enough to upgrade before my trip per ebiggs1 recommendation (going in Feb '24). thanks again! 

[ebiggs1]

You can't go wrong sticking with the Canon line but unfortunately Canon does not make a 150-600mm super zoom for your camera. Canon does have a 100-400mm super zoom but you give up 200mm and it cost about twice as much.