Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Name Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 8546B002
1122C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2014 2020
Release Date 2014-06-17 2020-11-04
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 299 USD 1399 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF-M Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Nano Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 100 cm 60 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21 0,28
Aperture
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 55 mm
F6,3 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Construction 17 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 UD glass element 4 UD elements + Air Sphere coating
Focal Length
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 55-200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 3.5 stops 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 61 mm 84 mm
Length 87 mm 119 mm
Weight 260 gr 695 gr
Other
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-54B ET-83G
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A