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Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM

A simple, ultra-lightweight telephoto zoom for APS-C RF bodies — a good starter option for travel, kids' sports and casual reach rather than a serious wildlife or sports tool. Sharpness holds up well at 55-70mm but softens by the 210mm end; mainly bought as a first add-on lens to a kit zoom.

Starting from
£428 new
Used from £195 (Wex Photo Video)
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£195
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Value & Depreciation
£430
Launch price
→
£428
Today
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0%
Value drop
Over ~3 years, this camera has cost roughly £1/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2023
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
55–210mm
Aperture
f/5-7.1
Compatible Mount
Canon RF
Filter Size
55mm
Dimensions
69mm x 135mm (extended)
Weight
270g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
STM — lead-screw type, inner focusing
Optical IS
4.5-stop IS (up to 7 stops combined with in-body IS)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.28x
Min. Focus Distance
0.7m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.0
Street
5.1
Travel
6.0
Wedding & Events
5.3
Filmmaking
5.0
Documentary
5.4
Sports & Action
6.3
Landscape
4.9
Wildlife
6.2
Casual
6.6
Food
4.7
Macro
4.8
Architecture
4.9
Underwater
4.3
✅ Great For
📷
Casual 6.6 Strong on value for money, portability and autofocus. An affordable first step into telephoto reach for family and travel snapshots.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🤿
Underwater 4.3 Held back by focal length and maximum aperture.
🍽️
Food 4.7 Held back by focal length and maximum aperture.
🔬
Macro 4.8 Held back by focal length and pro handling.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM