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EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
- 55-200mm
- f/4.5
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 260 g
- Min focus 1 m
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Quick answer
Canon's EOS M telephoto zoom with stabilization and STM, introduced in 2014. It frames like roughly an 88-320mm lens on APS-C.
Pros
- Compact
- Image stabilization
- Quiet STM
- Light at about 260g
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Soft at 200mm
- EF-M mount only
Verdict
A compact telephoto companion for the 18-55mm.
About this lens
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM: an APS-C short-telephoto zoom lens with a 55-200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-6.3, made for Canon EF-M mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF-M
- Focal length
- 55-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2014
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- STM
- Minimum focus distance
- 1 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.21x
- Weight
- 260 g
- Length
- 86.5 mm
- Diameter
- 60.9 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM?
- Wildlife
- 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 | 88–320mm | 6.4–23.1° | 7.7–27.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent range of the EF-M 55-200mm?
On APS-C it frames like roughly an 88-320mm lens in full-frame terms.
Does the EF-M 55-200mm have image stabilization?
Yes, optical stabilization, which matters because EOS M bodies do not stabilize the sensor.
Is the EF-M 55-200mm sharp at 200mm?
It is acceptable but softer than at shorter focal lengths. Stopping down slightly improves results.
Alternatives for Canon EF-M from other brands
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