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 Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR 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. Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR is the longer of the two lenses at 110mm. The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM with a length of 94mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM and Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR 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 Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR 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 135g (33%) lighter than the Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR which has a weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR has a 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R50 V , Canon R100 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount and RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount.
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 Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR has a focal range of 50-250mm and 5.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75-375mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
