Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM vs Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM and Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM.

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Product
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Name Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 8546B002
1122C002
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Release Year 2020 2014
Release Date 2020-11-04 2014-06-17
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1399 USD 299 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF-M
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Nano Ultrasonic Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 60 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,28 0,21
Aperture
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Maximum Aperture F4 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
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 17 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 UD elements + Air Sphere coating 1 UD glass element
Focal Length
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Focal Length 70-200 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 3.5 stops
Physical
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 84 mm 61 mm
Length 119 mm 87 mm
Weight 695 gr 260 gr
Other
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-83G ET-54B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A