Canon
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM
A solid mid-range pick in the camera lenses line-up, with F5-7.1 up front.
60/100
F5-7.1Canon RFAPS-CTelephoto Zoom0.28xSTM
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Why we rate it
- Rounded aperture
- In-lens stabilisation
- Aperture ring
- No constant aperture (zoom)
- No weather sealed
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountCanon RF
FormatAPS-C
Optics
Focal length min55 mm
Focal length max210 mm
Lens typeTelephoto Zoom
Max apertureF5-7.1
Max aperture (f-number)5
Min apertureF7.1
Aperture blades7
Rounded apertureYes
Focusing
Max magnification0.28
Autofocus motorSTM
Stabilisation
In-lens stabilisationYes
IS stops4.5
Controls
Aperture ringYes
Customisable control ringYes
More specs
Image stabilizationYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowCanon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM vs Canon Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STMCanon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
| CanonCanon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STMThis page | CanonCanon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60 /100Better | 57 /100 |
| Max aperture | F5-7.1 | f/4.5-6.3 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | Full-frame |
Who it's for
Is the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need constant aperture (zoom), in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM?
Its rounded aperture stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Sony SEL35F14GM?
The Sony SEL35F14GM scores 63/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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