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Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM

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Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM

Focal length
55–210 mm
Aperture
f/5–7.1
Weight
270 g
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
73 cm
Length
92.9 mm
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At a Glance

The telephoto zoom for Canon RF on APS-C corresponds to 88-336 mm in full-frame equivalent, which gives plenty of reach. At 270 g it is compact, and an optical stabilizer is built in. At a 73 cm minimum focus distance it reaches 1:3.57 (0.28x). The aperture is f/5-7.1. It suits sports, wildlife, landscape and travel.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
  • Only f/7.1 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
55 mm
Max. focal length
210 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/7.1
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
11
Groups
8
Weight
270 g (0.6 lb)
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm at 55 mm · 73 cm at 210 mm
Max. magnification
1:20 at 55 mm · 1:3.6 at 210 mm
Length
92.9 mm (3.66 in)
Diameter
69 mm (2.72 in)
Released
March 2023

Manufacturer data: global.canon, canon-europe.com

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

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Which cameras does the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM fit?

The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 88-336 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM compared

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

LensCanon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STMCanon RF 70-200 F4L IS USMCanon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM ZSigma 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS Contemporary
Focal length55-210 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm50-120 mm
Max. aperturef/5-7.1f/4f/2.8f/2.8
Weight270 g695 g1,115 g410 g
Filter diameter55 mm77 mm82 mm55 mm
Min. focus distance73 cm60 cm49 cm23 cm
Length92.9 mm119 mm199 mm97 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM: FAQ

Does the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM has autofocus.

Does the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM weigh?

The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM weighs 270 g. It is 92.9 mm long with a diameter of 69 mm.

What filter size does the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM use?

The Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM takes 55 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM is 73 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM a full-frame lens?

No, the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 88-336 mm in full-frame terms.

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