Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
Canon
81 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 210 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 5-7.1 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 730 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (87th percentile)87th %ile
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
No current pricing available
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
