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 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 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 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS with a length of 44mm, is 50mm 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 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 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 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 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 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS weighs 130g, 51% (140g) lighter than the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM's weight of 270g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM and the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 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 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS has a focal range of 18-45mm and 2.5X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 28.8-72mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
