Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM

Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM MTF

Lens Summary

Brand: Canon

Also Known As: Canon 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II

Lens Type: Zoom Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Autofocus

Lens Mount: Canon EF

Release Date: 2003-08-20

MSRP Price: $299.99

Made in: Japan

Infrared Rating: Good

Production Status: Discontinued

Lens Description: Super-compact and light, this lens is compatible with all EOS cameras and ideal for digital SLRs–when used on the EOS Digital Rebel, it’s equivalent to an approx. 90-320mm lens. The 13-element design’s new optical coatings are optimized for digital cameras. It focuses down to under 4 feet (1.2m), and its Micro USM-powered AF is faster than ever, due to new electronics within the lens.


Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypeZoom Lens
Focal Length55-200mm
Mount TypeCanon EF
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)Full Frame Lens/FX = 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor / APS-H / APS-C
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Zoom Ratio3.6x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio1:4.8
Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization)No
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/4.5-5.6
Minimum Aperturef/22-27
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)43º to 12º
Optical Information
Lens Elements13
Lens Groups13
Diaphragm Blades6
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
UltraSonic Motor (USM)Yes
Minimum Focus Distance1.20m
Distance InformationYes
Filter Information
Filter Size52mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions70.4 x 97.3mm
Weight310g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack

Lens Construction

Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM Diagram

MTF Chart

Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM MTF Chart 55mm Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM MTF Chart 200mm

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