The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM and the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM with a length of 94mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 69mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM and Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM and the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM weighs 270g, which means it is 40g (12%) lighter than the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS which has a weight of 310g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM and the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS have the same Filter thread size of 55mm .
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM and the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R50 V , Canon R100 and Canon R50 .
Focal Range
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM has a focal range of 55-210mm and
3.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
88-336mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has a focal range of 18-150mm and 8.3X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 28.8-240mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
