Canon RFS 55-210mm Telephoto Lens Review | Real World Photo and Video

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In this review I will covering the Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM Lens: geni.us/PbfjL0S Gear used linked below and thanks for watching, Jay
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0:09 - The "Skinny" If Pressed For Time
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2:59 - Mounted to R50
3:33 - Lab Testing
4:25 - Minimum Focus Distance
4:44 - Real World Photos and Video
6:39 - Duck Video and Photos
11:39 - Hawk Photo
15:42 - Video Focus Transition Test
15:53 - Stabilization Testing
16:58 - Conclusions
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@alemartini_video Жыл бұрын

I’m very happy with the 55-210 on my R10. Light, portable, good stabilization. In natural daylight is a great option

@darbvader810 9 ай бұрын

Just got it today. Made a unboxing video. Can wait to get it in the field

@PtakiKujawiaki Ай бұрын

i want to shoot mainly birds - should I buy R50 only with these lens ? Do I even need 18-45 mm ? I used superzoom Canon sx60hs earlier

17 күн бұрын

i bought this lens based on this review and it is a very good match for the R50 along with the RF50. i have caught some very nice pictures with this lens of hummingbirds. Other small animals are easier since they are not as fast. The lens itself in my opinion is very quality considering it's consumer and not pro, just need to be mindfull that it's plastic. with simple care it will last a lifetime. Thank you for your detail and demeanor for teaching us much less experienced momment capturers.

@AndresGrillet_sports 9 ай бұрын

Great information! Thanks. Just started playing with this lens and definitely learning from your channel!

@kenlowey1 8 ай бұрын

right to the point, well done friend no bs and plenty of facts, great video

@bobchristensen4897 2 ай бұрын

Awesome review! Thanks,

@Josh_Sattin Жыл бұрын

Great review Jay! Seems like a solid option for the Canon APS-C cameras.

@Jason_Hermann Жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh!

@BlogWithDanMan Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your excellent detailed videos! I’m definitely going to pick this up for my R50! Is there a portrait specific lens you would recommend?

@bot4life.19 Ай бұрын

thanks man great video

@robertlewisvideo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lens review. I am still trying to decide which model Canon RF I want and can justify the cost. I am upgrading from the M50 with 16mm 1.4 and kit lens. So any of the newer ones will be an improvement.

@AjBProductions 9 ай бұрын

Great review! I'm looking for a light weight tele to use with my R7 for travel and this range will probably fit that need. The other consideration is the 25-250 but it looks much bigger and is quite a bit more expensive. I already have the 35 and 50 primes for low light street photogray.

@Jason_Hermann 9 ай бұрын

If you already have the 35mm and 50mm then this is a great option for travel... If you want just one lens for travel the 18-150mm geni.us/5pxFjX is really good as well for the money in my opinion...

@BoReynolds 3 ай бұрын

OMG, I remember the EF version was hot garbage but, this thing is awesome for the price! Great video buddy! My r50 came yesterday

@Jason_Hermann 2 ай бұрын

🤣 Thanks! 👍

@ianfoster9884 Жыл бұрын

Just got a canon r10 with standard lens kit and have just ordered this lens on the strength of your review thanks was very informative 👍

@blakberi Жыл бұрын

I used the R10 body recently for video - superb in 4K 30 (I am one of those weirdo’s that don’t use 24 FPS). I had already decided to return it before I had used it and after seeing the results, I was wondering whether I should have stuck with it. However, I need uncropped 4K 60

@superstringsbro Жыл бұрын

@@blakberi why did you buy it then?

@blakberi Жыл бұрын

@@superstringsbro To try it. Just bought the Canon R7, haven't received it yet, but looking forward to putting it through its paces

@superstringsbro Жыл бұрын

@@blakberi that’s weird dude

@blakberi Жыл бұрын

@@superstringsbro Which part is weird? Not shooting 24 FPS (I love super slo mo so a lot of my work is shot at 60 or 120 FPS) or wanting to test drive a camera to see if it is for you? Happy to say that the R7 is exactly what I needed, I wanted to pay the least money for the equipment that gave me the best results. If I had more money, the R6 mkii would be in my hands right now.

@sfink16 Жыл бұрын

Good video, thanks for sharing! I have the RF-S 18-150mm and RF 100-400mm for my R7, so the overlap might not make sense to get this lens, even being as inexpensive as it is.

@Jason_Hermann Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and yeah the 18-150mm is really good also! I have not used the RF 100-400mm, but I imagine it's pretty awesome 👍 Certainly no need for this lens if you have that beast unless you specifically need smaller and lighter for some important reason ;) All the best, Jay

@thebentzenable Ай бұрын

Amazing review thanks a lot 👌🙏😃 I can't decide between the 18-150mm and this one.

@Jason_Hermann Ай бұрын

Its a hard decision, but one is an all in one lens with a great range, the other is a more telephoto specific lens with a lot more reach...

@thebentzenable Ай бұрын

@@Jason_Hermann thank you for taking the time to reply. I film small critters in nature etc. so I often need the longer reach so I don't interrupt them and make them hide 😃😉 I think the longer reach is the winner for me.

@richieb74 22 күн бұрын

great lens

@kesp3511 6 ай бұрын

What lens would you recommend for an r8; primarily for lifestyle and studio shoots?

@darbvader810 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I’ve been making videos for 2 years with go pro and my phone. Hope I am making the right decision for my first real camera . Eos r50

@user-nj8bw4wn2m 24 күн бұрын

I love this camera so much.. it’s also my first camera and perfect for beginners and also for everyone ☺️

@juhaaavalaakso455 Жыл бұрын

It seems these new Canon lenses are even more portable. Great for me. I like small and lightweight.

@Jason_Hermann Жыл бұрын

I agree and they are really good optically particularly the 18-150mm... I would still prefer a little better build quality, but with that comes a higher cost and more weight ;)

@danc3746 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive. Crazy...but it looks like this 350 dollar lens is comparable to the famous 70-200, ok maybe not as good but dam worth the money!

@Realwildshots 10 ай бұрын

Great video, learning a lot! I just bought a Canon R50 as my first camera ever and booked a photography and editing study course to start learning. What lens would you recommend If I intend to take shots of Vineyards/Landscapes, close shots to grapes and other details, shots inside a Winery of materials and people and food/wine photograph also inside restaurants… Thank you!

@Jason_Hermann 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and for all that variety I would recommend the super versatile RF-S 18-150mm lens: geni.us/5pxFjX

@Realwildshots 9 ай бұрын

@@Jason_Hermann ❤️

@tuners_r 11 ай бұрын

Idk why a lot of people hate it but I actually like it, prob not the best lens for night photography but it's decent for daylight.

@Jason_Hermann 11 ай бұрын

I agree and the cost of the lens must be factored in heavily as well. Clearly the L glass is far superior, but it cost almost 10X the price compared to this....

@Jlouis874 Жыл бұрын

I’m really consfused which should I use more often since I bought the Canon R50 with a twin lens kit which includes rf-s 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 and rf-s 55-210 F5-7.1? I don’t want to bring both lenses if I decide to take a walk or bring my kids to disneyland. It’ll really help if you can give your own opinion on these since I’m just a beginner as well.

@Jason_Hermann Жыл бұрын

Well the best lens option for an all in one outing in my opinion with the current lens options would be the Canon RF-S 18-150mm: geni.us/5pxFjX In your case I would prolly use the 18-45mm, because it's lighter weight and you can get some great shots of the family and stuff in a wider view which looks great at parks. If your going to the zoo area, then I would consider wearing a little fanny pack style camera bag so you can also pack your 55-210mm for that so you can get awesome zoomed in shots of the animals. The lenses are not really that heavy...

@maddgenius478 26 күн бұрын

Great review, i have an r8 and I'm a beginner photographer/videography, would this lens be good for weddings or music videos?

@Jason_Hermann 25 күн бұрын

Not really no. This lens is made for the smaller sensor Canon's like the R10, R50 which user RF-S lenses like this one for example. You would need to consider a full frame RF lenses which tend to be larger and more expensive.

@varicepeyes271 Жыл бұрын

Which would u recommend better for r50, this 55-210mm or the 18-150mm lens. I am torn which one to get to pair with my 18-45mm that came with the r50 body.

@Jason_Hermann Жыл бұрын

Since you already have the 18-45mm I would go with the 55-210mm for maximum range.

@Hoang-88 11 ай бұрын

Can you compare this len with the Canon 55-250mm F4-F5.6 STM?

@Jason_Hermann 11 ай бұрын

Sorry I don't have that lens to test....

@wallyflicks 7 ай бұрын

Should I go for this lens or rf100-400 for sports photography with my r50? Thank you for answering

@Jason_Hermann 7 ай бұрын

For sports if you can afford it, you would be better of with the RF 100-400mm because it has better autofocus motors inside that will keep up with high speed moving subjects better than this lens.

@lewcehjitl3282 Жыл бұрын

How do you like Canons color science when compared to the Sony a7iv? Not sure if I should get a canon r7 or a7iv

@Jason_Hermann Жыл бұрын

I think the Canon has a slight edge with human skin tones, but otherwise I would say very close. The Sony A7iv is a better camera overall though I would also say and more comparable to the Canon R6 Mark II...

@michaelestrada5837 7 ай бұрын

Will this lens work well in conjunction with an R50 for shooting sports. Specifically soccer on a full sized field. Not pro, just for family.

@Jason_Hermann 7 ай бұрын

Yes 👍

@ethanamadou8462 Жыл бұрын

Hello, Would this be good for sports photography?

@Jason_Hermann Жыл бұрын

Yes it will work for sports.

@bestappgyan 9 ай бұрын

Is 55-210 lens paired with canon r50 good for jewellery photography ? Please guide...

@Jason_Hermann 9 ай бұрын

I would want something with more "macro" capabilities myself, but yes the 55-210mm will work... Canon has very limited number of Canon RF-S lenses to chose from, but the best option in my opinion would be the Canon RF-S 18-150mm Lens: geni.us/5pxFjX It has .44x magnification which means you will be able to get closer to the Jewelry than any of the other currently available RF-S lenses...

@troy4up1988 2 ай бұрын

Would you recommend canon rf-s18-150mm lens or the canon rf-s 55-210mm?

@Jason_Hermann 2 ай бұрын

Well it depends on your needs. the 55-210mm gives you way more telephoto reach where the 18-150mm gives you wide angle as well as some good telephoto, but not as much.

@nalsaffar6328 Жыл бұрын

Which one is better this one or the old efs 55 250

@Jason_Hermann Жыл бұрын

I have not used the EF lens so I am not sure...

@PtakiKujawiaki Ай бұрын

i want to shoot mainly birds - should I buy R50 only with these lens ? Do I even need 18-45 mm ? I used superzoom Canon sx60hs earlier

@Jason_Hermann Ай бұрын

Yeah, this is a good option and an even better option for birds would be the Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens: geni.us/xPyr3BA

@KathukuranThalaivarae 5 ай бұрын

Pls help me to choose between r50 with 18-45mm lens and 55 to 210mm lens vs r10 with 18-150mm lens just considering the price difference as only 80$

@Jason_Hermann 5 ай бұрын

Well the R10 is a more powerful camera when it comes to a few features and the 18-150mm is a really good kit lens for doing everything. The R50 kit would be lighter in weight with the 18-45mm and significantly smaller as well. I would go with the R10 option myself, but you really can't go wrong with either as they are very close in feature sets in my opinion.

@KathukuranThalaivarae 5 ай бұрын

@@Jason_Hermann tq

@josepalacios2344 4 ай бұрын

should I prefer this over the 50mm as my 1st lens... I got the r50 btw

@Jason_Hermann 4 ай бұрын

Well it depends on what you want to photograph, this is a telephoto lens optimized for the crop factor cameras like your R50. Starting at 55mm might be a little limiting in some situations if you need a wider view. The RF-S 18-150mm geni.us/uP62M82 is a really good all in one lens option if you need a more versatile range as apposed to more zoom range.

@Fasi7861 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, should I get this or the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM with the R mount?

@Jason_Hermann Жыл бұрын

I would rather have the native R Mount lens myself, but if you can find the EF-S 55-250mm for a killer price and already have the R Mount adapter it's a solid option as well. The EF lenses autofocus is not as good for video though, because those lenses were made for photography which is why I would prefer the R Mount just to be clear... If your just taking photos this is a non issue.

@MedievalAI 4 ай бұрын

is this a good lens to use while on walks and wanting to take photos of birds?

@Jason_Hermann 4 ай бұрын

It's a very good affordable option, yes if using a crop factor Canon like the R10 or R50 for example... More zoom would be better for birds honestly since they are usually very small in the frame, but there are no "affordable" lenses in that range...

@Duckstalker1340 Жыл бұрын

EF-S 55-250 f/4-5.6 seems to be a much better lens for an even cheaper price point

@haydennettleton3272 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. F7.1,More expensive and less reach.It's One big disappointment really. Canon simply no longer cares about the Budget conscious buyer. Good thing the second hand market exists.

@Mr.patel_vlogs280 4 ай бұрын

I Have R50 This lense best for R50...?

@Jason_Hermann 4 ай бұрын

I would rather have the RF-S 18-150mm geni.us/5pxFjX if it's just going to be one lens... I compared it against the 18-45mm lens if you want to see in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLxmi8mQqrymg2g.html

@israelolangi45 2 ай бұрын

Is it compatible with an EOS RP?

@Jason_Hermann 2 ай бұрын

Yes, but in crop factor mode, as this is a crop factor lens and the RP is a full frame camera.

@Mr.patel_vlogs280 2 ай бұрын

This lense good for R50 sir ?

@Jason_Hermann 2 ай бұрын

Yes

@blakberi Жыл бұрын

@2:35 I have seen no-one talk about the squared back-of-the-lens design. Nobody wants to talk about this?

@Jason_Hermann Жыл бұрын

There is nothing really to talk about? Some lenses have square backs and some do not. The light is getting into the sensor based on the optical design and the rectangle has no effect on this. If you were to try and use this lens in full frame mode, which the canon cameras won't let you do, this might effect vignetting a bit, but you can't do that... Is there something else you were thinking about?

@blakberi Жыл бұрын

@@Jason_Hermann Just what you wrote here - the EF-S lenses were not designed like this and it would have been a a good point to acknowledge - I don’t know if this was a design decision based on anti-vignetting or some other reason. It would be interesting to see how these behave on full-frame cameras and forced into a non- cropped mode if it was even possible. Alas, I have zero interest in receiving such a lens and plan to get either an R7 body or an R8 and adapt my EF and EF-S lenses as I do with the R. But thank you for the overview.

@stmsaiya 4 ай бұрын

Why canon are making darker apertures to newer r-s lens back them ef I think was better 55 250mm f3.5 to f5.6 not so dark not like f7.1😅😅😅 I sure canon does not care of apsc users and they pushing users to buy full frame maybe is time switch to fujifilm their kit lens starting at f4 for 18 55mm

@Jason_Hermann 4 ай бұрын

haha, Sony's kit lenses often start at f/3.5.... I believe Canon is doing this to keep the size and weight down to bare minimum. Sony does the same thing pretty much, but is many years a head with their lens line. If Canon fallows a similar path that Sony did, they will focus on full frame lenses and slowly trickle out better APS-C lenses over time. What we really need is Canon to allow Sigma, Tamron, and Viltrox to make autofocus lenses for the RF mount and that will solve the problem, but they refuse to do that still for some reason.

@maczek70pl 2 ай бұрын

@@Jason_Hermann I wouldn't buy Sigma or Tamron , I have had a bad experience with both of them , while my Canon kit lens bought 15 years ago still works as new . I would rather buy old Canon lens and use them with an adapter.