I initially planned to sell off the kit lenses that came with my 80D when I upgraded from the 60D, but to my surprise I found myself using the included 55-250mm lens more than just about any other lens in my kit! My only real complaint about it would be the dark, variable aperture.
In addition to the video review, I've published a full written review on my blog:
//illuminationsfromtheattic.blogspot.com/2017/10/canon-55-250mm-is-stm-f4-56-review.html
Telephoto zoom lens • Canon EF-S • 8546B002
Announced: Aug 22, 2013
Re: The best kit lens? Canon 55-250mm IS STM review
I was the first one here to preach the gospel of this lens 45 months ago on this seminal thread:
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