Canon EF 55-200mm f4.5-5.6 USM
Canon EF 55-200mm f4.5-5.6 USM Specifications and Review
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| Model | Canon EF 55-200mm f4.5-5.6 USM |
| Link to Current Pricing | No longer available new. Check price on Canon Canon EF 55-200mm f4.5-5.6 USM on eBay |
Production Dates  |
1998 - ? |
| Comments | Introduced as a kit lens for use with the IX EOS cameras (APS film), but with full frame coverage. Uses a micro USM motor, so no FT-M manual focusing. Inexpensive lens with extensive use of plastics, including the lens mount. |
| Field of View
(degrees) Horizontal,Vertical, Diagonal Full Frame - 36x24mm APS-C - 22.5x15mm |
Full Frame Wide : H - 36.2 : V - 24.6 : D - 42.9 Full Frame Tele : H - 10.3 : V - 6.9 : D - 12.3 APS-C Wide : H - 23.1 : V - 15.5 : D - 27.6 APS-C Tele : H - 6.4 : V - 4.3 : D - 7.7 |
| Full Frame FOV equivalent with lens on APS-C body |
88-320 mm (1.6x multiplier) |
| Full Frame FOV equivalent with lens on APS-H body |
71.5-260 mm (1.3x multiplier) |
| Length | 97 mm (3.82 inches) |
| Weight | 310 gm (10.48 oz.) |
| Maximum Diameter | 70 mm (2.76 inches) |
| Lens Mount Material |
Plastic |
| Lens Color |
Black |
| Filter Size | 52 mm (Rear Drop-in) |
| Filter Rotation |
no information |
| Internal Zooming |
No (extends on zooming) |
| Focusing |
Linear Extension (Length changes) |
| Focus Range Setting(s) |
No, always uses full focus range |
| AF motor |
Micro-USM |
| Distance Scale | No, does not have distance scale |
| Closest Focus | 1.2 m (3.94 ft) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.21x |
| Canon TC compatibility |
No, Canon TCs can not be used |
| Weathersealing |
Not weathersealed |
| Lens Hood |
EW-54 |
| E-TTL II Support |
No |
| Elements/Groups |
13/13 |
| Diaphragm Blades |
6 |
| This lens is no longer in production. However it may be available used, so click the following eBay link to see what's listed there: Canon Canon EF 55-200mm f4.5-5.6 USM on eBay |
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