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Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5.0-7.1 IS STM
79 PixelMeter Score 5 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Compact and lightweight design ideal for travel
  • Sharp image quality with good contrast and minimal flare
  • Effective optical image stabilization
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Strong close-up capabilities and chromatic aberration control
Cons Cons
  • Basic build quality lacking weather sealing and physical switches
  • Slow maximum aperture range that limits low-light performance
  • Absence of an included lens hood
  • Pincushion distortion present across the zoom range

Launch price Launch price $349
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 55-210mm f/5-7.1
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon RF · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 4.5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 70 cm (0.28x)
Filter thread Filter thread 55mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor STM
Weight & size Weight & size 270g (9.5 oz)

Announcement date Announcement date February 8, 2023
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $349
Lens mount Lens mount Canon RF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 11
Groups Groups 8

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 55mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 210mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/7.1
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22–32
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 27° - 50°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor STM
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 70 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.28x

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 4.5 stops

Weight Weight 270g (9.5 oz)
Filter thread Filter thread 55mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None