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Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM

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Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM

Focal length
55–200 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6
Weight
310 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
120 cm
Length
97 mm
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At a Glance

This telephoto zoom for Canon EF full frame is compact at 310 g and covers 55-200 mm at f/4.5-5.6. It focuses down to 1.2 m, where it reaches a magnification of 1:4.76 (0.21x). The range suits sports, wildlife, landscapes and travel.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Travel

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
55 mm
Max. focal length
200 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
13
Groups
13
Weight
310 g (0.68 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
120 cm (47.24 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.8 (0.21×)
Length
97 mm (3.82 in)
Diameter
70 mm (2.76 in)
Released
September 2003

Manufacturer data: global.canon

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM fit?

The Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 88-320 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USMCanon EF 70-200mm F4L IS USMCanon EF 70-200mm F4L USMCanon EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USM
Focal length55-200 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-5.6f/4f/4f/4
Weight310 g760 g705 g780 g
Filter diameter52 mm67 mm67 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance120 cm120 cm120 cm100 cm
Length97 mm172 mm172 mm176 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesnoyes
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Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM weigh?

The Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM weighs 310 g. It is 97 mm long with a diameter of 70 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM use?

The Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM is 120 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 88-320 mm in full-frame terms.

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