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Canon RF RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM 210mm
A 270g telephoto zoom with 4.5-stop optical stabilization (7 stops with IBIS) and a quiet STM motor, covering an effective 88-336mm on APS-C. Its affordable price and compact design make it a practical travel companion, though it lacks weather sealing. Best for budget-conscious street photographers and videographers needing a lightweight, stabilized zoom for handheld shooting.
Focal length 55-210mm
Aperture f/5
Mount Canon RF
stabilization Yes
Weight 270 g
af type STM
lens type telephoto
82 Overall Score
Price CA$370
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong versatility (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average macro (25th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 55 |
| Focal Length Max | 210 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Canon Super Spectra Coating (SSC) |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/5 |
| Min Aperture | 5-7.1 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C |
| 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 | 700 |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon RF RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM 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 2166 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55-210mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 55-200mm | 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 F | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 270 | 615 | 92 | 255 | 413 | 116 |
| AF Type | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | Autofocus | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | telephoto | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RF RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM 210mm | 86.6 | 65.3 | 74.9 | 25.2 | 65.3 | 65.8 | 86.6 | 87.9 | 94.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 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 | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.9 | 70.3 | 76.8 | 81.2 | 66.4 | 71.8 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.9 | 78.4 | 73.9 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.8 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$370
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$370
Bestbuy.ca 1 offers From CA$500
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