Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z 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 price (msrp) ($329 vs $3,499).
  • Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM has a better weight (270g (9.5 oz) vs 880g (1.94 lb)).
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/5).
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
  • Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM has a better length (113.9mm vs 146mm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length70-200mm55-210mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements1813
Optical Groups1411
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/5
Minimum Aperturef/32f/22
Aperture Blades97
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameAPS-C
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent88-336mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDual Nano USMSTM
Focus LimiterYesNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance70 cm85 cm
Max Magnification0.23x0.34x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesNo
General
Price (MSRP)$3,499$329
Filter Size77mm55mm
Diameter90mm73.6mm
Length146mm113.9mm
Weight880g (1.94 lb)270g (9.5 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarYesNo