Name: DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM
Brand: Sony
SKU: 725
Rating: 4.4 (11 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

Pictures are excellent
very sharp
Macro operation is fairly good for this lens

the lens design does not appear to have changed significantly
shutter-times drift too low rather quickly
light falloff below the quarter-stop level

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 13
Focus method: Extending front
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 55, 200 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto, Normal

Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM - Pros & Cons

Pictures are excellent
very sharp
Macro operation is fairly good for this lens

the lens design does not appear to have changed significantly
shutter-times drift too low rather quickly
light falloff below the quarter-stop level
There is no distance scale or depth-of-field scale
there is not a lot of play for making minute adjustments

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Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto Normal
Lens mount	Sony A Sony/Minolta Alpha

Aperture max	4-5.6
Aperture min	32-45
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	9
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Zoom
Elements	13
Groups	9
Special elements / coatings	ED element
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	10.41 oz
Diameter	2.81 in
Length	3.35 in
Filter size	2.17 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	55 - 200
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	82.5 - 300
Maximum magnification	0.29 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Extending front
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micromotor
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.95
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM Sony - Editorial Reviews (2)

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