Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
RF Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM is a member of Canon's RF-S series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Canon RF-S Series Lenses in Canon RF Mount
Reasons to Buy the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM is compatible with cameras that have a 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 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM has a maximum diameter of 69mm and a total length of 94mm when not extended. It weighs 270g / 9.5 oz .
Check the size of the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM when attached to RF Mount cameras :
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM has a filter thread of 55mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM:
You can also check All Canon RF Mount Lenses with 55mm Filter Thread Size
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 a 35mm equivalent focal range of 88-336mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM's stabilization system is effective up to 4.5 stops .
Lens Breathing Correction Compatibility
The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM is compatible with Canon cameras that features Breathing Compensation/Correction . This feature adjusts the size of the frame dynamically in-camera during video recording by applying a certain percentage of crop in order to minimize change in framing.
Canon cameras that has the Breathing Compensation/Correction feature are:
Focusing Mechanism of the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Zoom Method
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM Extended State
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.28x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.7m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.28x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Below are the 3 Telephoto Zoom type Canon RF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 55mm, and a max aperture of f7.1 and minimum aperture of f22 at 210mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
55mm
F5
F22
210mm
F7.1
F22
Optical Formula
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 8 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
Two UD lenses Canon Super Spectra coating Lens Hood
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM doesn't come with a lens hood. You have to order the hood separately and the model number of the hood is ET-60B .
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM:
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM Lens (Canon RF) Canon E-55 55mm Lens Cap Canon Lens Dust Cap RF Limited 1-Year Warranty
Recommended Accessories for the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM .
Body Colour
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM is available in Black color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM in Other Lens Mounts
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