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product_id: 516653026
title: "RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 is STM for APS-C Mirrorless RF Mount Cameras, Telephoto Zoom, Compact, Lightweight, Optical Image Stabilization, for Landscape, Portrait, & Travel Photos/Videos, Black"
brand: "canon"
price: "R13434"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Canon"
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# STM motor for smooth, silent autofocus 88-336mm full-frame equiv. zoom range Up to 7 stops shake correction w/ IBIS RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 is STM for APS-C Mirrorless RF Mount Cameras, Telephoto Zoom, Compact, Lightweight, Optical Image Stabilization, for Landscape, Portrait, & Travel Photos/Videos, Black

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** R13434
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Zoom farther, shoot steadier, travel lighter — never miss the shot that defines your story.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 is STM for APS-C Mirrorless RF Mount Cameras, Telephoto Zoom, Compact, Lightweight, Optical Image Stabilization, for Landscape, Portrait, & Travel Photos/Videos, Black by canon
- **How much does it cost?** R13434 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/516653026-rf-s55-210mm-f5-7-1-is-stm-for-aps)

## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Crystal-Clear Imagery:** Two UD elements plus Canon’s Super Spectra Coating minimize flare and chromatic aberration for stunning clarity.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Autofocus:** STM stepping motor delivers smooth, silent Movie Servo AF—ideal for seamless video and candid photography moments.
- • **Rock-Solid Stabilization:** Up to 7 stops of shake correction when paired with EOS R series IBIS, ensuring razor-sharp handheld shots.
- • **Travel-Ready Compactness:** Lightweight and pocketable design at just 9.5 oz, perfect for on-the-go professionals and wanderlust-driven creatives.
- • **Versatile Telephoto Reach:** Capture distant subjects crisply with an 88-336mm equivalent zoom range tailored for APS-C mirrorless cameras.

## Overview

The Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM is a compact, lightweight telephoto zoom lens designed for Canon APS-C mirrorless cameras. Offering an effective 88-336mm full-frame equivalent focal length, it features advanced optical image stabilization delivering up to 7 stops of shake correction with compatible EOS R bodies. Equipped with two UD glass elements and Canon’s Super Spectra Coating, it ensures high image quality with reduced flare and chromatic aberration. Its STM motor enables smooth and quiet autofocus, making it perfect for both sharp photos and video. Ideal for travel, landscape, portrait, and outdoor photography, this lens balances performance and portability at an affordable price point.

## Description

The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM telephoto zoom lens is a superb choice for photographers and videographers looking to add versatility and range to their lens collection. Compact and lightweight with Optical Image Stabilization for up to 4.5* equivalent stops of shake correction, Up to 7.0* equivalent stops of shake correction when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS). It extends the camera’s reach significantly, capturing sharp images of far away objects, even when handheld. It features Canon’s amazing STM stepping motor supporting Canon’s Movie Servo AF for smooth, quiet and continuous focus adjustments. The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens features two UD lens elements that reduce chromatic aberration, helping to achieve excellent image quality with high resolution and contrast. A 7-blade circular aperture delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds. The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens has a compact design thanks to a mechanical six-group zoom system that provides a maximum magnification of 0.28x at the telephoto end and a minimum focusing distance of 2.4 ft./0.73m (at 210mm), and 3.2 ft./1.0m (at 55mm).

Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Solid Telephoto for Daylight Shooting — Struggles in Low Light - I’ve been using the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 with my Canon R10, and for the price, it’s a very solid telephoto option. It’s lightweight, compact, and easy to carry around, which makes it perfect for travel, sports in daylight, and outdoor events. Autofocus is quick and accurate, and image quality is sharp when there’s plenty of light. For subjects like wildlife, cars, or portraits outdoors, it performs really well — colors are clean, and the built-in stabilization helps keep shots steady even when zoomed in. The zoom range is versatile enough to cover everything from tighter portraits to far-away action. Where it struggles is in low-light environments. With an aperture of f/5–7.1, you’ll find yourself needing higher ISO or slower shutter speeds indoors or at night, which can lead to noise or motion blur. If you often shoot in dimly lit places, you might want to pair this lens with something faster, like the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 (if budget allows) or even a fast prime lens. That said, for its size, price, and convenience, the RF-S 55-210mm is a great addition to your kit — especially if most of your shooting is outdoors or in good lighting. It’s a travel-friendly zoom that delivers nice results without breaking the bank.
Review: Perfect affordable combo lense - Great affordable lense, offers great zoom. Perfect to use out sight seeing.

## Features

- RF-S telephoto zoom lens that affordably adds flexibility, power, and range to your collectio – an ideal “next lens for EOS R50, R10, and even R7 users.
- Outstanding telephoto coverage with APS-C sensor cameras – Full Frame equivalent of approx. 88–336mm coverage when used on cameras with APS-C size image sensors.
- Excellent image quality: highlights include two UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass elements, one aspheric element, and Canon Super Spectra Coating (SSC) to minimize ghosting and flare.
- 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).
- Minimum focus distance of approx. 28.7 in./0.73m. with a maximum magnification of 0.28x (at 210mm focal length) – fill the frame with a subjet the size of a credit card.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BTTTHPXS |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42 in Mirrorless Camera Lenses |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (238) |
| Date First Available | February 8, 2023 |
| Item Weight | 9.5 ounces |
| Item model number | 5824C002 |
| Manufacturer | Canon USA |
| Product Dimensions | 3.7 x 2.7 x 2.7 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canon
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon RF
- **Focal Length Description:** 55-210 millimeters
- **Lens Type:** Telephoto

## Images

![RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 is STM for APS-C Mirrorless RF Mount Cameras, Telephoto Zoom, Compact, Lightweight, Optical Image Stabilization, for Landscape, Portrait, & Travel Photos/Videos, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51m391y3DgL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Solid Telephoto for Daylight Shooting — Struggles in Low Light
*by B***A on August 14, 2025*

I’ve been using the Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 with my Canon R10, and for the price, it’s a very solid telephoto option. It’s lightweight, compact, and easy to carry around, which makes it perfect for travel, sports in daylight, and outdoor events. Autofocus is quick and accurate, and image quality is sharp when there’s plenty of light. For subjects like wildlife, cars, or portraits outdoors, it performs really well — colors are clean, and the built-in stabilization helps keep shots steady even when zoomed in. The zoom range is versatile enough to cover everything from tighter portraits to far-away action. Where it struggles is in low-light environments. With an aperture of f/5–7.1, you’ll find yourself needing higher ISO or slower shutter speeds indoors or at night, which can lead to noise or motion blur. If you often shoot in dimly lit places, you might want to pair this lens with something faster, like the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 (if budget allows) or even a fast prime lens. That said, for its size, price, and convenience, the RF-S 55-210mm is a great addition to your kit — especially if most of your shooting is outdoors or in good lighting. It’s a travel-friendly zoom that delivers nice results without breaking the bank.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect affordable combo lense
*by I***E on January 14, 2026*

Great affordable lense, offers great zoom. Perfect to use out sight seeing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent lens for sports!
*by U***O on August 18, 2025*

Excellent lens for sports! We purchased this lens in order to get more range out of our Cannon camera. This made photographing Baseball, football and Basketball games a breeze with intuitive focus adjustment. Attaching the lens is quick and easy, photo quality is great, and we quickly became the unofficial team photographers.

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