Lens Comparison
Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM vs Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
Key Differences
- Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM has a better weight (270g (9.5 oz) vs 2100g (4.63 lb)).
- Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM has a better price (msrp) ($329 vs $1,699).
- Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM has a better length (113.9mm vs 328mm).
- Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM has a better min focus distance (85 cm vs 140 cm).
- Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 200-800mm | 55-210mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 24 | 13 |
| Optical Groups | 17 | 11 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/6.3 | f/5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/40 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 88-336mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Nano USM | STM |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 140 cm | 85 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.34x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,699 | $329 |
| Filter Size | 95mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 110.5mm | 73.6mm |
| Length | 328mm | 113.9mm |
| Weight | 2100g (4.63 lb) | 270g (9.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | No |
