Name: E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS
Brand: Sony
SKU: 717
Rating: 4.0 (8 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

Lateral chromatic aberration is well controlled
The rubberized focus and zoom control rings operate very smoothly
Clean and symmetrical

it does have a relatively shallow depth of field when zoomed in
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only telephoto zoom offering for their lineup of crop-sensor bodies

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 13
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 55, 210 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto

Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS - Pros & Cons

Lateral chromatic aberration is well controlled
The rubberized focus and zoom control rings operate very smoothly
Clean and symmetrical
solid and well-built
it produces a reasonably sharp image
still pretty light
and seems pretty good even wide open
very light and well built package
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

it does have a relatively shallow depth of field when zoomed in
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only telephoto zoom offering for their lineup of crop-sensor bodies
the lens sometimes had a hard time picking up on prominent foreground subjects
the aperture is especially slow at the longer focal lengths
only a hobbyist
not a pro
image quality suffers when shot at maximum aperture
lacks its sibling's sharpness wide-open
the lens is not an unattractive option
Sony Alpha users

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Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Sony E

Aperture max	4.5-6.3
Aperture min	22-32
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Zoom
Elements	13
Groups	9
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	12.17 oz
Diameter	2.51 in
Length	4.25 in
Filter size	1.93 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	55 - 210
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	82.5 - 315
Maximum magnification	0.23 x
4 stops claimed	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	STP
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	1
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black Black,Silver
Body materials	Metal
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Sony - Editorial Reviews (5)

3.0

Based on 5 reviews

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Published: 24.08.2011

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Find out what 8 readers thought of the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS SEL55210 in our review.

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Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS lens review: Balanced performer

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Published: 17.03.2014

Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS lens review: Balanced performer

Recently announced in a black finish, the original chrome-bodied version was the first telephoto zoom for the firm’s NEX mirrorless models and was intended to complement the 18-55mm kit lens. Read on to find out how well it performs.

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