Canon
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM camcorder lens (Black)
Telephoto zoom for EOS M mirrorless cameras covering 55-200mm with optical stabilisation up to 3.5 stops and quiet STM focusing
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- Telephoto reach up to 320 mm equivalent for distant subjects
- Optical Image Stabilizer corrects up to 3.5 stops of shake for steadier handheld shots
- STM stepping motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus ideal for video
- One UD and one aspherical element reduce chromatic aberration and distortion
- Full-time manual focus override allows precise adjustments without switching modes
Telephoto zoom for EOS M cameras
The Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens covers an 88-320mm equivalent range on APS-C mirrorless bodies, making it suited to wildlife, sports and distant architectural detail. Its construction uses 17 elements in 11 groups, including one aspherical and one Ultra Low Dispersion element to suppress chromatic aberration across the zoom. The aperture spans f/4.5 to f/32 and a rounded 7-blade diaphragm shapes out-of-focus highlights.
EF-M mount with stabilisation and STM focus
The native EF-M mount attaches directly to EOS M cameras without adapters, keeping the system compact for travel or daily carry. Optical Image Stabiliser corrects up to 3.5 stops of shake, enabling handheld telephoto work at slower shutter speeds. An STM stepping motor delivers fast, smooth and near-silent autofocus for both stills and video, while full-time manual override allows precise adjustments without switching modes.
Closest focus at 1.0 metre limits macro use
Minimum focusing distance is 3.28 ft (1.0 m) at all focal lengths, so the lens cannot fill the frame with small subjects such as insects or product details. Buyers needing higher magnification for close-up work should consider a dedicated macro optic instead.
Highlights
- Telephoto reach up to 320 mm equivalent for distant subjects
- Optical Image Stabilizer corrects up to 3.5 stops of shake for steadier handheld shots
- STM stepping motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus ideal for video
- One UD and one aspherical element reduce chromatic aberration and distortion
- Full-time manual focus override allows precise adjustments without switching modes
Specifications
| Brand | Canon International |
|---|---|
| Model | Not Available |
| Type | Lenses Accessories |
Questions about this item
What does the EF-M mount on this lens mean for compatibility and focal-length equivalence?
The EF-M mount fits Canon EOS M-series mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensors, giving an 88-320mm equivalent field of view from the 55-200mm optical range.
What physical dimensions or mounting requirements should I check before buying this lens?
The lens uses the Canon EF-M bayonet mount; it attaches directly to any EOS M body without an adapter and has a 7-blade rounded diaphragm.
How do I attach this lens to my EOS M camera and what step do users often miss?
Align the white mount index on the lens barrel with the matching mark on the camera, twist clockwise until it clicks, then set the focus-mode switch to AF to enable the STM stepping motor.
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