Canon EF 55–200mm lens

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The EF55-200mm refers to two telephoto zoom lenses produced by Canon. They are of the EF lens mount that is compatible with the EOS line of cameras.

The two versions are:

  • f/4.5-5.6
  • f/4.5-5.6 II

Lenses[edit]

Attribute f/4.5-5.6 f/4.5-5.6 II
Image stabilizer No
Ring USM Yes
L-series No
Diffractive Optics No
Ultra-low dispersion glass element No
Synthetic Fluorite glass element No
Macro No
Short back focus No
Maximum aperture f/4.5-5.6
Minimum aperture f/22-27 f/22-27 (1/3-stop increments is 22-29)
Weight 310 grams (0.68 lb)
Max. Diameter x Length 70 millimetres (2.8 in) x 97 millimetres (3.8 in)
Filter diameter 52 mm
Groups/elements 13/13
# of diaphragm blades 6
Closest focusing distance 1.20 metres (3.9 ft)
Currently in production? No
Release date March 1998 September 2003

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