Lens Details
Sony
E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS
$349~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: July 19, 2013
Highlights
- A APS-C 55-210mm f/4.5 zoom for Sony E — suited to sports, wildlife and distant subjects.
- The 210mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- Optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is lightweight at 345g.
Who it's for
The Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS is a 55-210mm f/4.5 zoom lens — a telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Wildlife, sports and distant subjects — reach to 210mm.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/4.5 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
55-210mm
Focal Length
f/4.5
Max Aperture
APS-C
Coverage
○
Stabilized
345g
Weight
49mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 55-210mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 11 |
| Optical Groups | 9 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | APS-C |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 29° – 8° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 82-315mm |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 100 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $349 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 49mm |
| Diameter | 63.8mm |
| Length | 108mm |
| Weight | 345g (12.2 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
