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Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 is STM Telephoto Lens (Renewed)
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Extend Your Vision with Versatile Telephoto ZoomThe Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens is a compact and lightweight telephoto zoom lens designed for Canon APS-C Mirrorless RF mount cameras. With Optical Image Stabilization providing up to 4.5 stops of shake correction (or up to 7.0 stops with ...
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Overview
Extend Your Vision with Versatile Telephoto Zoom
The Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens is a compact and lightweight telephoto zoom lens designed for Canon APS-C Mirrorless RF mount cameras. With Optical Image Stabilization providing up to 4.5 stops of shake correction (or up to 7.0 stops with IBIS-equipped cameras), this lens is perfect for capturing sharp images of distant subjects. Its STM stepping motor ensures smooth and quiet focusing, making it ideal for both photography and videography. This renewed lens offers excellent image quality and versatility for expanding your creative possibilities.
- Lens Type: RF-S Telephoto Zoom Lens
- Mount: Canon RF (APS-C Mirrorless)
- Focal Length: 55-210mm
- Image Stabilization: Optical Image Stabilization (up to 4.5 stops)
- Image Stabilization (with IBIS): Up to 7.0 stops (when paired with EOS R series cameras with In-Body Image Stabilizer)
- Aperture: F5-7.1
- Focus Motor: STM (Stepping Motor)
- Optical Elements: Two UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass elements, one aspheric element
- Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 28.7 in./0.73m (at 210mm focal length)
- Maximum Magnification: 0.28x (at 210mm focal length)
- Aperture Blades: 7 (circular)
Key Features
RF-S telephoto zoom lens that affordably adds flexibility, power, and range to your collectio – an ideal “next lens for EOS R50, R10, and even R7 users.
Outstanding telephoto coverage with APS-C sensor cameras – Full Frame equivalent of approx. 88–336mm coverage when used on cameras with APS-C size image sensors.
Excellent image quality: highlights include two UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass elements, one aspheric element, and Canon Super Spectra Coating (SSC) to minimize ghosting and flare.
Optical image stabilization — up to 4.5 stops* of shake correction. Up to 7.0 stops of shake correction when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS).
Minimum focus distance of approx. 28.7 in./0.73m. with a maximum magnification of 0.28x (at 210mm focal length) – fill the frame with a subjet the size of a credit card.
Specifications
Lens Type
Telephoto Zoom Lens
Mount Type
RF-S
Focal Length
55-210mm
Aperture Range
F5-7.1
Image Stabilization
Optical (up to 4.5 stops), up to 7.0 stops with IBIS
Equivalent Full Frame Focal Length
Approx. 88–336mm (on APS-C)
Minimum Focus Distance
Approx. 28.7 in./0.73m
Maximum Magnification
0.28x (at 210mm)
Lens Elements
2 UD glass, 1 Aspheric
Coating
Canon Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- This renewed RF-S telephoto zoom lens provides affordable flexibility and extended range to your camera collection.
- Offers outstanding telephoto coverage on APS-C sensor cameras, equivalent to approximately 88–336mm.
- Delivers excellent image quality through two UD glass elements, one aspheric element, and Super Spectra Coating.
- Features optical image stabilization, providing up to 4.5 stops of shake correction on its own.
- Achieves up to 7.0 stops of shake correction when paired with compatible EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS).
- The lens allows for a minimum focus distance of approximately 28.7 inches, enabling close-up shots with significant magnification.
👎 Cons
- As a renewed product, its long-term reliability and previous usage history are not explicitly detailed, which might be a concern for some buyers.
- The maximum aperture of F5-7.1 is relatively slow, potentially limiting performance in low-light conditions or for achieving shallow depth of field.
- Full image stabilization benefits (7.0 stops) are only realized when used with EOS R series cameras that feature In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS).
- Designed for APS-C sensor cameras, this lens will produce a cropped image when used on full-frame EOS R cameras.
- The 0.28x maximum magnification at 210mm, while useful, is not a true macro capability, which could be a limitation for extreme close-up photography.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the equivalent full-frame focal length of this lens when used on an APS-C camera?
When used on cameras with APS-C size image sensors, this lens provides a full-frame equivalent coverage of approximately 88–336mm.
How much image stabilization does this lens offer?
This lens provides up to 4.5 stops of optical image stabilization on its own, and up to 7.0 stops when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS).
What kind of image quality can I expect from this lens?
The lens features two UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass elements, one aspheric element, and Canon Super Spectra Coating (SSC) to minimize ghosting and flare for excellent image quality.
What is the closest focusing distance for this lens?
The minimum focus distance of this lens is approximately 28.7 inches (0.73m), allowing for close-up shots with a maximum magnification of 0.28x at 210mm.
Is this lens a good option for a beginner with an EOS R50, R10, or R7 camera?
Yes, this RF-S telephoto zoom lens is described as an ideal "next lens" for users of EOS R50, R10, and even R7 cameras, offering added flexibility, power, and range affordably.
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