Full Specifications
| Focal Length | 55-210mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/5-7.1 |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
What Users Think
Pros
- Good value for the price, often found on sale or refurbished for around $149.
- Lightweight and compact design, making it convenient for travel.
- Utilizes Optical Image Stabilization (IS) to help reduce camera shake.
- Decent image quality for both landscapes and wildlife at a crop equivalent of 88-336mm.
- Suitable for beginners due to its user-friendly features.
Cons
- Slow maximum aperture of f/5-7.1 limits low-light performance and depth of field control.
- Not ideal for fast-moving subjects or distant wildlife compared to longer telephoto options like the RF 100-400mm.
- Build quality and focus performance may not match higher-end RF lenses.
Community Verdict
The Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM is generally seen as a good starter lens, especially for those transitioning from smartphones or basic cameras. However, its limitations in low light and focal length make it less suitable for serious wildlife photographers. Overall, the price point and convenience make it appealing for casual use.
"{'text': "I've had the 55-210 for a while and have really enjoyed using it! It's great for capturing far away subjects on a crop sensor while also being on a budget.", 'context': "Commenting on the lens's performance for casual photography."}"
- Reddit user
"{'text': "For $149 you can't really go wrong.", 'context': "User expressing satisfaction with the lens's price during a sale discussion."}"
- Reddit user
"{'text': "I've used the EF 75-300mm, and it's not good, definitely not worth $200+. Going from that to the EF-S 55-250mm STM was a substantial upgrade.", 'context': "Contrasting the RF-S 55-210mm to Canon's other budget telephoto options."}"
- Reddit user
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