how far does this zoom (i'm a newbie) How far does this zoom?
1716089
Most people, especially newbies, get a better feel for zoom magnification by comparing a digital lens ratio to the old 35mm standard. In this case, assuming you are using the 55-250 on something in the Digital Rebel series, the maximum zoom of 250mm compares to about 400mm on a 35mm film camera, which is considered a "long zoom" lens. Your 18-55mm kit lens has a maximum 35mm equivelent of about 90mm--perfect for portraiture, and about 1/4 the maxium magnification of the 55-250. (I'm rounding off everything here.) This is about the maxium zoom that you can hand-hold, assuming bright conditions allow a fast shutter speed and image stabilization (IS) is turned on. A tripod would typically be needed for anything longer than a digital 250mm, and anything longer than 150mm when conditions are less than optimum. So, for maxium zoom with minimal hassle, the 55-250mm IS is, in my opinion, the most effective Canon zoom for the price.
142668
The zoom isn't too bad. I can see the moon very clear and the crators if the sky is clear. But you cannot zoom in as close as you would like. I'm happy with the zoom myself since it's a simple telescope.
38303
Cannot tell specifically. If you want large magnification, you need to insert the object inside the clear plastic area. It is not even half of stated zoom otherwise. It does a decent job for the price.
1407505
The farthest I have tried so far is about 20 feet and it works fine at the distance. Of course, the farther the targeted area the wider the spot size being measured increases.
560713
How far away would they be do you think? Because it doesn't have a zoom feature.
1686145
This is not a telephoto - nor wide angle lens - just a regular camera. If your aiming at something far away, it'll be small - but that's what your zoom is for on the software you're using to view your jpegs or videos.
2238623
It's ok but I would recommend upgrading to a different scope if you're planning on shooting from 50-80 yards to get more zoom, but for shooting between 10-25 yards it's ok. The stated max range on the scope is 100 yards but it is hard to see small objects within that distance using the scope that comes with it. The clarity of the scope after zooming in at about 6x is blurry and useless.
78409
I would think there is a "zoom" function or else it would be really really unuser-friendly
1521120
The zoom isnt too far given this is 25mm lens. Good for family pics and general use. Not a professional camera, has great features.
886773
Yes there is a zoom. The 170, 127, 90 is only in reference to the wide angle settings. These control how much of the scene is in view from side to side. The actual zoom to control how close the object is to you is available on this unit.
504870
Ooh! I would say about 10-15 yards is where your image first becomes clear. You can not adjust for that. The first mag setting is 4 times normal sight, so its "zoomed" in to start with. U Willard a blurry image within 10 yards.
525547
I haven't used this lens in years but from memory I would say about 4-5 inches un-extended and about 7 inches zoomed out.
1803580
You have to play a little with the zoom lever. It is easy to over zoom if you push the lever to far.
1850974
Fixed focus, does not zoom, approx. 2.5' diameter spot at 20'. never timed it's battery life because I've never used it more than about 30 minutes
1077783
That is really a hard question to answer all I can say is I have been able to do some great closeups with the zoom, better then macro I think you have to be about 25 feet away to use the full zoom on closeups
41037
Thanks for the info Corey! I agree that zooming during recording can get a bit nauseating if done too much/too fast but it is a nice feature to have in certain instances. At least the zoom works before/after like it does on my old 3.2MP Cyber-shot. Thanks for clearing that up.
2198744
Most people have the 'kit' zoom. If so, set it at 19mm and use it for a day. Don't zoom. Then set it at 30mm, and try that. It's marked, coarsely, but you can get close enough.