Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM vs Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM and Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM .

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Product
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Name Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Release Year 2023 1996
Release Date 2023-02-08
MSRP N/A 1579 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 70 cm 48 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,28
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Maximum Aperture F5,0-7,1
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F5,0 at 55 mm
F7,1 at 210 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two UD lenses. Canon Super Spectra coating. No information
Focal Length
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Focal Length 55-210 mm 180 mm
Zoom Range 155 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No
4.5 stops in-lens, 7.0 stops with in-body coordinated IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 82 mm
Length 94 mm 186 mm
Weight 270 gr 1090 gr
Other
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-60B ET-78II
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A