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RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM

Canon RF · Zoom · APS C

RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM — 55–210mm f/5-7.1 for Canon RF, a popular choice in the canon lineup.

$299

Launch price

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RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM

Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Focal Length

55-210 mm

Max Aperture

f/5-7.1

Mount

Canon RF

Coverage

APS-C

Stabilization

4.5 stops

Weight

270 g

Min Focus

70 cm

Filter Size

55 mm

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Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Covers the classic 85-135mm portrait focal length range

Sports & Action

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 70-200mm range is standard and highly versatile for field sports
  • · Equipped with high-speed silent AF motor for fast action tracking

Video & Hybrid

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Optical image stabilization is vital for steady handheld panning
  • · Internal focusing keeps lens length constant and stops rotation

Landscape

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · Relatively light weight (270g) is easy to hike with

Travel

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · Ultralight (270g) — perfect for all-day carry without fatigue
  • · Standard zoom range covers wide to portrait, highly versatile

Wildlife

Limited
2.5/ 10
  • · Optical image stabilization is crucial to keep telephoto shots steady

Macro & Close-up

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · Moderate close-up capabilities with 0.28x magnification
  • · OIS stabilizes macro shooting, compensating for high-magnification handshake

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

Cons

  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM

Optical Design

Focal length (Min)55 mm
Focal length (Max)210 mm
Max aperture (Wide)f/5
Max aperture (Tele)f/7.1
Elements11
Groups8
Special elements1 UD

Focus System

Min focus distance70 cm
Max magnification0.28 ×
Autofocus motorSTM
Internal focusYes

Image Stabilization

Optical stabilizationYes
OIS effectiveness4.5 stops

Physical Specs

Weight270 g
Length94 mm
Diameter69 mm
Filter thread size55 mm
Weather sealingNo
Diaphragm blades7

Compatibility

Lens mountCanon RF
Format coverageAPS-C

Features

Control ringNo
Custom function buttonNo