Canon Canon EF Zoom

EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6

55-200mm
f/55.0
Zoom

Quick answer

The Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 is a standard to telephoto zoom lens covering 55-200mm at f/55.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

About this lens

The Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 is a short-telephoto zoom lens covering 55-200mm at f/4.5-5.6 for Canon EF mount cameras. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.

Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF
Focal length: 55-200mm
Maximum aperture: f/55.0
Lens type: Zoom

What can you shoot with the Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6?

At 55-200mm this is a standard to telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

Everyday and street photography
Natural-perspective portraits
Documentary and travel work
Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings

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
Full frame	1.0x	55–200mm	10.3–36.2°	12.3–42.9°
APS-C	1.6x	88–320mm	6.4–23.1°	7.7–27.6°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6?

It zooms across 55-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/55.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.

Is the Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 55-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/55.0.

What is the Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 88–320mm on full frame, with a 6.4–23.1° horizontal and 7.7–27.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.