Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM vs Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM and Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM.

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Product
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Name Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Release Year 2023 2022
Release Date 2023-02-08 2022-05-24
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Mount Canon RF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 70 cm 17 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,28 0,44
Aperture
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
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
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 150 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two UD lenses. Canon Super Spectra coating. 1 UD element, 2 Aspherical
Focal Length
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Focal Length 55-210 mm 18-150 mm
Zoom Range 155 mm 132 mm
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
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops 4.5 stops
Physical
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 69 mm
Length 94 mm 127 mm
Weight 270 gr 310 gr
Other
Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-60B EW-60F
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A