Compact Telephoto Zoom
With a focal length of up to 336mm*, this compact telephoto zoom lens can bring life up close in vivid colour on both video and photo. When paired with a compatible camera, the RF-S55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM provides image stabilisation of up to 7 stops.
Lightweight and Portable
This telephoto zoom lens packs a punch while remaining easy to carry around. The RF-S55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM is a fantastic choice for a second lens if you’re looking for something with a greater range than a standard zoom.
It weighs only 270g and is approximately 92.9mm in length, making it easy to stow away in a bag or bring along on the go.
Why a Telephoto? Reach further
Take stunning pictures of subjects that are too far away to approach.
Compression effect
Create the illusion that the foreground and background subjects are closer together than they actually are.
Bokeh
When the focal length is increased, both the background and the foreground are blurred more noticeably to give you beautiful bokeh.
Get Closer
Other than reaching further, this telephoto lens allows you to get up close too! At the maximum focal length, the RF-S55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM provides a magnification of up to 0.28x*, bringing your subject closer to you.
Image Stabilisation
The lens natively provides up to 4.5 stops of image stabilisation. With a compatible camera, image stabilisation can even go as high as 7.0 stops.
This allows you to shoot handheld in low light with shutter speeds slower than you usually could.
APS-C and Full-frame
The RF-S55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM may be used with both EOS R APS-C and EOS R full-frame* cameras. Hence, this lens is a great option for any existing EOS R system user who wants to expand their lens line-up to capture more variety of images.
The effective focal length ranges from 88mm to 336mm when used with both APS-C and full-frame cameras.
Focus Breathing Correction
Focus breathing is a common problem that occurs as a result of changes to the lens’s focusing distance when switching focus between subjects, which can be distracting during video recording. The RF-S55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM compensates for the change in field of view as the focus point is changed, resulting in seamless video recording.
STM
Canon’s unique leadscrew-type stepping motor (STM) keeps the autofocus (AF) running smoothly and quietly even when filming.
Dual Function Ring
Canon’s signature knurled control ring functions as both a focus and exposure dial.
UD Lenses
This lens has two single Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) lens elements with low refraction and low dispersion. This reduces axial and magnetic chromatic aberrations to improve image quality.
Features
Focal length of up to 336mm
Lightweight at approx. 270g
Up to 7 stops image stabilisation
Specifications
Lens type
Zoom lens
Max Format size
35mm FF
Focal length
55–210 mm
Image stabilization
Yes (4.5 stops in-lens, 7.0 stops with in-body coordinated IS)
Lens mount
Canon RF
Aperture
Maximum aperture
F5–7.1
Minimum aperture
F22–32
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Optics
Elements
11
Groups
8
Special elements / coatings
Two UD lenses. Canon Super Spectra coating.
Focus
Minimum focus
0.70 m (27.56″)
Maximum magnification
0.28×
Autofocus
Yes
Motor type
Stepper motor
Full time manual
Yes
Focus method
Internal
Focus notes
Supports both ONE SHOT AF and SERVO AF with compatible EOS R-series cameras.
