Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5.0-7.1 IS STM
Announced February 8, 2023
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Reviewer Consensus
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The Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5.0-7.1 IS STM is a compact, lightweight telephoto zoom that provides sharp image quality and reliable autofocus for APS-C users. While the lens offers excellent portability and effective stabilization, it features a slow maximum aperture and basic handling that lacks physical switches.
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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
- 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 $349 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 55-210mm f/5-7.1
- Mount & coverage Canon RF APS-C
- Stabilization Optical IS, 4.5 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus 70 cm (0.28x)
- Filter thread 55mm
- Autofocus motor STM
- Weight & size 270g (9.5 oz)
Expert Reviews
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The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM Lens is a simple compact, ultra-lightweight, highly affordable telephoto zoom lens with reasonable build quality and a good AF system.
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It's good value when bought alongside a camera, so it does come recommended.
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That’s no mean feat for a lens that weighs in at just 270g (9.5oz) and fits in the palm of your hand. It has fast autofocus and highly effective optical stabilization, the only real downsides being that it has a fairly ‘slow’ aperture rating and pretty basic handling.
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Now, for those rushed for time, let me just give you the skinny real quick: yes, it is worth the money; yes, it is a great option for the APS-C cameras [...]
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I think it's a fantastic lens and I highly, highly do recommend it.
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