Name: EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 195
Rating: 4.3 (9 reviews)

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4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

relatively fast and very quiet
stabilisation system is also quite effective
small and light and relatively inexpensive

It ends up feeling fairly front heavy on the compact M bodies
The plastic lens mount is a disappointment
slight barrel distortion at 55mm and slight pincushion distortion

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 17
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 55, 200 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto, Normal

Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM - Pros & Cons

relatively fast and very quiet
stabilisation system is also quite effective
small and light and relatively inexpensive
smooth and quiet autofocus performance
chromatic aberrations are exceptionally well controlled
Beautiful light
beautiful autumn colors
Better minimum focus distance and maximum magnification
optical performance across the focal range Excellent contrast and color rendition Compact
cosmetically pleasing
and mechanically functional
Contrast is very good
The lens focuses very fluidly for video as well
it is a great option
very nice performance and contributes to the good overall image quality
It s nicely made and very compact
The two control rings operate smoothly

It ends up feeling fairly front heavy on the compact M bodies
The plastic lens mount is a disappointment
slight barrel distortion at 55mm and slight pincushion distortion
Crop from the above image showing no obvious coloured fringing
suffers from edge softness
there are no external switches for engaging manual focus or image stabilisation
M system is not at all satisfactory for this type of shooting
The texture on the zoom ring feels like it has been machined into metal
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The focus ring is quite small though and lacks haptic feedback
not without issues-notably softer edges and some fall-off
Pincushion distortion when zoomed in

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Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto Normal
Lens mount	Canon EF-M

Aperture max	4.5-6.3
Aperture min	22-32
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Construction	Zoom
Elements	17
Groups	11
Special elements / coatings	1 UD element
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	9.17 oz
Diameter	2.4 in
Length	3.41 in
Does not rotate on focusing	2.05 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	55 - 200
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	88 - 320
Maximum magnification	0.21 x
3.5 stops claimed	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	STP
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	1
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black Silver
Body materials	Metal Plastic
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	no
Filter thread	no
Sealing	no

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Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.0

Based on 5 reviews

Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon 55-200mm EF-M Review

Kenrockwell.com

Canon 55-200mm EF-M Review

DustinAbbott.net

Published: 12.11.2015

Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Review - DustinAbbott.net

Photographer and Reviewer Dustin Abbott shares a real world look at Canon's compact EF-M 55-200mm IS STM telephoto lens for the EOS M mirrorless system.

Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens

Photo Review

Published: 14.12.2016

Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens

4.4

An affordable telephoto zoom lens for Canon's EOS M cameras.

Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Preview: First telephoto zoom lens for the Canon EOS M hybrid system

DXOMARK

Published: 18.06.2014

Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Preview: First telephoto zoom lens for the Canon EOS M hybrid system

Today Canon has extended their range of lenses for their EOS M hybrid camera system with a new Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM. The first telephoto zoom lens for the EOS E hybrid system, the new lens features both image stabilisation and Canon STM autofocus technology. We delve into the specs to see what else it offers.