Lens Details
Canon
RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
$329~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: September 7, 2023
Highlights
- A APS-C 55-210mm f/5 zoom for Canon RF — suited to sports, wildlife and distant subjects.
- The 210mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- Optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is lightweight at 270g.
Who it's for
The Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM is a 55-210mm f/5 zoom lens — a telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Wildlife, sports and distant subjects — reach to 210mm.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/5 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
55-210mm
Focal Length
f/5
Max Aperture
APS-C
Coverage
○
Stabilized
270g
Weight
55mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 55-210mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 13 |
| Optical Groups | 11 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/5 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | APS-C |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 29° – 8° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 88-336mm |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 85 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.34x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $329 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 55mm |
| Diameter | 73.6mm |
| Length | 113.9mm |
| Weight | 270g (9.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
