Canon - RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM Telephoto Zoom Lensfor EOS R-Series Cameras - Black
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Customers are positive about the image quality of this lens, with users frequently describing it as an awesome piece of equipment. Additionally, customers are positive about the product's ease of use, noting that it is very intuitive and simple to operate.
Compatible with most Canon EOS Mirrorless cameras
For use with your existing Canon camera with an RF mount.
Telephoto lens provides detailed photos from a distance
Magnify distant subjects and isolate a small field of view for vivid close-up shots.
55-210mm focal length
This versatile, long-range zoom lens covers a broad range, enabling you to capture the perfect image from various distances.
f/5 maximum aperture
Provides clear landscape images and beautiful distance shots even in the shade and on cloudy days.
Minimum focusing distance
Minimum focusing distance of 0.7m (2.4 ft) at 210mm; 1.0m (3.3 ft) at 55mm.
Accommodates 55mm filters
Versatile RF-S zoom lens for EOS R series cameras.
An incredible zoom range can change the way you choose what you want to capture — whether you shoot video, landscapes, portraits, travel, pets, or simply creative images that leverage a powerful zoom.
The beauty of a 155mm zoom range like this is that it gives you approx. 88-336mm coverage for the ability to get really close images, without having to get really close. When using this lens with a full-frame camera, the sensor is digitally cropped to APS-C size giving you that extra zoom power.
Excellent image quality
Highlights include two UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass elements to minimize flare.
Optical image stabilization — up 4.5 stops* of shake correction
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).
Get in close
With a focal length up to the equivalent of 336mm when paired with an APS-C sensor, this zoom lens lets you get close while keeping you at a safe distance.
Lead Screw-type STM
Canon's stepping motor (STM) technology is especially effective at producing smooth, quiet autofocus during video recording, even in low light. This lens is a perfect choice for multi-media content creation with quiet autofocus.
And, STM focus drive provides responsive, quick - and exceptionally quiet - AF during still-image shooting, as well.
Impressively compact and light
Coming in at just over half a pound (approx. 0.6 lbs./270g.) you can certainly carry this versatile zoom lens almost anywhere, and zoom-in to your surroundings to find the ultimate image that you are looking for.
- Lens Mount CompatibilityCanon RFLens TypeTelephoto ZoomMinimum Focal Length55 millimetersMaximum Focal Length210 millimetersMaximum Aperturef/5
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| Image Quality, Ease of Use | Ease of Use, Zoom Quality, Overall Performance | Image Quality, Weight, Zoom, Ease of use, Price | There were no pros for this product— |
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