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Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM Lens

Name: Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM Lens
Brand: Canon
SKU: 4549292207729
Price: 409.0 GBP
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Introducing the RF-S 55-210MM F5-7.1 IS STM: Your Gateway to Closer Photography

Wherever your journey takes you, get closer with the RF-S 55-210MM F5-7.1 IS STM, a remarkable addition to the EOS R APS-C camera series. Crafted for versatility and mobility, this compact telephoto zoom lens is your perfect companion for travel, sports, and capturing endearing moments with your furry friends.

Key Features and Enhancements:

Extend Your Visual Reach:

Dive into the world of distant subjects and intricate details with the RF-S 55-210MM F5-7.1 IS STM. Featuring a 3.8x optical zoom range spanning from 55mm to 210mm (88-336mm full-frame equivalent), this lens empowers you to isolate subjects with precision and creativity.

Zoom In Close, Discover New Perspectives:

Unveil the unseen with just a twist of the zoom ring. At 210mm, this lens delivers not just telephoto prowess but also the ability to focus remarkably close, offering a magnification of 0.28x. Embrace those spontaneous close encounters and capture them with unparalleled clarity.

Stability Redefined:

Bid farewell to shaky captures even in challenging lighting conditions. With an advanced 4.5-stop Optical Image Stabilizer, the RF-S 55-210MM F5-7.1 IS STM ensures steady shots and smooth filming without the cumbersome need for a tripod, empowering you to seize the moment with confidence.

Unleash Your Creative Vision:

Explore the realms of artistic expression with mesmerizing bokeh effects and captivating highlights. The lens boasts a 7-blade near-circular aperture, allowing you to separate your subject from the background with stunning depth and impact.

Seamless Focusing, Silently Captured:

Experience the epitome of smooth and silent focusing performance with the STM (Stepping Motor) technology. Whether shooting stills or filming videos, the RF-S 55-210MM F5-7.1 IS STM ensures swift and noiseless autofocus, offering you full control over your creative endeavours.

Intuitive Integration:

Designed to seamlessly integrate with EOS R series cameras, the RF-S mount unlocks a plethora of image enhancement options. From focus breathing correction in movie mode to customizable control rings for TV, AV, ISO, and more, this lens harmonizes effortlessly with your camera, elevating your photography experience to new heights.

Key Features:

88-336mm (35mm equivalent) focal length range
Up to 7-stops IS when paired with EOS R series body featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer
3.8x optical zoom capability
0.28x magnification at 210mm
Optical IS with 4.5-stops native stabilization
STM Motor for whisper-quiet movie autofocus
Combined Control and MF Ring for intuitive settings adjustment
7-blade aperture for breathtaking bokeh effects

With the RF-S 55-210MM F5-7.1 IS STM, embark on a journey of visual exploration and storytelling, where every moment becomes an opportunity to redefine your perspective and capture the essence of your experiences.

Understanding: Aperture

Aperture is the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It's measured in f-stops like f/2.8 or f/8. Lower f-stop numbers mean wider openings, letting in more light and creating a shallow depth of field (blurry background). Higher f-stop numbers mean smaller openings, letting in less light and creating a larger depth of field (more of the scene in focus). Aperture also affects the quality of out-of-focus areas in the image (bokeh).

Understanding: Lens Types

Different lenses have different purposes to achieve different styles of images, some popular ones include:
Prime Lens: Fixed focal length, sharp images, great for portraits and dark settings.
Zoom Lens: Variable focal length, versatile for different shots and everyday use..
Wide-Angle Lens: Captures wide scenes like landscapes.
Telephoto Lens: Magnifies distant subjects, ideal for sports & wildlife.
Macro Lens: Perfect for close-up photography of small subjects.
Fisheye Lens: Ultra-wide perspective, creates unique images.

Understanding: Lens Mounts

Different camera brands use different lens mounts, which are like connectors that attach lenses to camera bodies. Each mount is specific to a particular brand and camera series. For example, Canon uses the EF and RF mounts, Nikon uses the F mount, Sony uses the E mount for its mirrorless cameras. These mounts dictate which lenses are compatible with which cameras. Some brands offer adapters to use lenses from other systems, but it's essential to ensure compatibility for proper functionality and autofocus performance.

Understanding: Manual and Autofocus

Manual focus and autofocus are two ways to adjust the sharpness of a camera lens. With manual focus, you turn a ring on the lens to bring the subject into focus yourself, giving you full control over what appears sharp in the image. Autofocus, on the other hand, relies on the camera's built-in technology to automatically adjust the focus for you, usually by detecting contrast or phase differences in the scene. Autofocus can be convenient, especially for fast-moving subjects or when you need to capture a quick shot, whereas manual focus allows for precise adjustments and creative control over the final image.