Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 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 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM.

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Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Name Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 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 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Release Year 2014 2019
Release Date 2014-06-17 2019-02-14
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 299 USD 2499 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 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 70-200mm F2.8 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 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 100 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21 0,23
Aperture
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 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
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Construction 17 elements  /  11 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 UD glass element Two glass-molded aspherical, one super UD, four UD (One of which is UD Aspherical)
Focal Length
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 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 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 61 mm 90 mm
Length 87 mm 146 mm
Weight 260 gr 1070 gr
Other
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 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-83F (WIII)
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A