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 Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS 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. Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM with a length of 94mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS's 64mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM and Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS 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 Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS 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 75g (21%) lighter than the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS which has a weight of 345g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS 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 Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has the Sony E 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 Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
55-210mm but while Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM has the fastest aperture of
F5–7.1 , the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS's widest aperture value is
F4.5 - F6.3 .
