Sony
Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 87.2 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 61.6 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 92.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | 74.4 |
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📖 Overview
The Sony 55-210mm is a telephoto zoom lens that extends the reach of your kit lens. It's suitable for capturing distant subjects like wildlife, sports, or portraits with a compressed perspective. The lens is affordable and compact, but its slow aperture limits its use in low-light conditions.
📸 Browse 282 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.
📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 55-210mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/4.5-6.3 |
| Min Aperture | f/22-32 |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Mount | Sony E |
| AF Motor | Internal AF (type unspecified) |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 100.0 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.225x |
| Elements / Groups | 13 elements in 9 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Filter Diameter | 49mm |
| Weight | 345g |
| Dimensions | 63.8 x 108.0mm |
| Release Year | 2011 |
| MSRP | $349 |
🛒 Where to Buy the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS, sourced from SampleShots.
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