Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM 336mm
Weighing just 667g, this RF-S telephoto zoom delivers an 88-336mm equivalent range with 4.5-stop optical stabilization, making it a standout lightweight option for APS-C EOS R bodies. Its 2.3-foot minimum focus distance and bundled filter kit add close-up versatility, though the f/5-7.1 aperture limits low-light performance. Best for R10/R50/R7 owners shooting wildlife or sports who prioritize portability over speed, but skip it for travel due to its narrow reach.
Focal length 55-210mm
Aperture f/5
Mount Canon RF
stabilization Yes
Weight 667 g
af type STM
lens type telephoto
55 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong versatility (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong af (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average build (15th percentile)
- Below average optical (19th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 55 |
| Focal Length Max | 210 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/5 |
| Min Aperture | 5-7.1 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 701 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM 336mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 II | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55-210mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 85mm | 17-28mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 667 | 590 | 290 | 306 | 914 | 450 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | Hyper STM | Stepping Motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM 336mm | 85 | 57.3 | 14.5 | 49.8 | 18.5 | 57.7 | 86.6 | 63.3 | 94.9 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 80.1 | 63.1 | 84.2 | 96.5 | 68.5 | 97.9 | 52.9 | 80.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 85 | 83.6 | 84.8 | 90 | 81.3 | 85.6 | 78.5 | 90.7 | 35.1 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.8 | 83.6 | 84.1 | 49.2 | 85.8 | 85.6 | 80.6 | 86.3 | 96.6 |
| Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 II Compare | 85 | 98.3 | 44 | 92.7 | 72.7 | 97.1 | 33.5 | 77.8 | 80.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 85 | 88.3 | 73.8 | 84.2 | 87.6 | 85.6 | 67.8 | 68.3 | 35.1 |
Usage Scores
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