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Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm
Offering an 88-336mm equivalent range in a 653g package, this telephoto zoom integrates 4.5-stop stabilization and a near-silent STM motor, making it a standout lightweight option for APS-C R-series cameras. The bundled kit includes a 3-piece filter set and cleaning supplies, boosting its budget appeal (budget score 71.2) despite the plastic build and absent weather sealing. It's best for enthusiast wildlife and sports photographers who prioritize portable reach and effective image stabilization for handheld daytime shooting.
Focal length 55-210mm
Aperture f/5
Mount Canon RF
stabilization Yes
Weight 269 g
af type STM
lens type zoom
68 Overall Score
Price CA$400
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong versatility (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average macro (25th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 |
| Focal Length Max | 210 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/5 |
| Min Aperture | 5-7.1 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 55 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 729 |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55-210mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-200mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 269 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 413 | 116 |
| AF Type | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm | 86.6 | 73.5 | 75.6 | 24.8 | 46.8 | 65.8 | 86.6 | 10.5 | 94.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.8 | 84.6 | 58.7 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 51.1 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.8 | 78.4 | 74.2 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.8 | 95.6 | 62.2 | 99.4 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.7 | 35.3 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$400
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Jun 6, 2026 CA$400
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