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RF-S 55-210 mm F5-7.1 IS STM
- 55-210mm
- f/5.0
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 270 g
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Quick answer
A compact telephoto zoom for Canon APS-C RF cameras with stabilization and a stepping motor, a light companion to the 18-45mm kit lens.
Pros
- Light and compact (270 g)
- Image stabilization
- Useful reach on APS-C
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Needs good light
Verdict
A light telephoto for RF-S cameras in daylight.
About this lens
Canon RF-S 55-210 mm F5-7.1 IS STM: an APS-C short-telephoto zoom lens with a 55-210mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5-7.1, made for Canon RF mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.
Canon RF-S 55-210 mm F5-7.1 IS STM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 55-210mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.0
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2023
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- STM
- Maximum magnification
- 0.28x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 270 g
- Length
- 92.9 mm
- Diameter
- 69 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon RF-S 55-210 mm F5-7.1 IS STM?
- Wildlife
- Kids' sports
- Travel telephoto
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.6x | 88–336mm | 6.1–23.1° | 7.4–27.6° |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Canon RF-S 55-210mm be used on a full-frame EOS R camera?
Yes, but the camera crops the image to APS-C size, so you lose resolution compared with a full-frame lens. It is intended for APS-C bodies such as the R7, R10 and R50.
What is the equivalent focal length of the RF-S 55-210mm?
About 88-336mm in full-frame terms on Canon APS-C cameras. This comes from the 1.6x crop factor of Canon APS-C sensors.
Does the RF-S 55-210mm have IS?
Yes, it has optical IS that works with in-body stabilization where available.
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