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Sony - 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 Telephoto Zoom Lens for Most Alpha E-Mount Cameras - Black

Model: SEL55210/B
SKU: 3651038
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Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the product's impressive zoom capabilities and high image quality. Users also frequently highlight its lightweight, compact design and ease of use, which provide great value for the price. While the focus is noted for being smooth, some users have mentioned that the aperture and low-light performance could be improved.

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Features
  • Compatible with most Sony Alpha E-mount cameras

    For use with your existing camera.

  • Telephoto lens provides detailed photos from distance

    Magnify distant subjects and isolate a small field of view for vivid close-up shots.

  • 55-210mm focal length

    This versatile, long-range zoom lens covers a broad range, enabling you to capture the perfect image from various distances.

  • f/4.5-6.3 maximum aperture

    Provides clear landscape images and beautiful distance shots even in the shade and on cloudy days.

  • Optical SteadyShot image stabilization

    Helps you achieve sharp, steady photos and videos in low-light conditions or when zooming in on distant subjects.

  • Two ED glass elements and two aspherical elements

    Provide great optical performance across zoom range.

  • Internal focusing

    Enables smooth, responsive AF (autofocus) while minimizing operational noise.

  • 1' minimum focusing distance

  • Accommodates 49mm filters

  • Accessories included

    Comes with a front cap, rear cap, and lens hood.

Specifications
  • Lens Mount Compatibility
    Sony E-Mount
    Lens Type
    Telephoto Zoom
    Minimum Focal Length
    55 millimeters
    Maximum Focal Length
    210 millimeters
    Maximum Aperture
    f/4.5
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Reviews

Customers are sayingCustomers have good things to say about the product's impressive zoom capabilities and high image quality. Users also frequently highlight its lightweight, compact design and ease of use, which provide great value for the price. While the focus is noted for being smooth, some users have mentioned that the aperture and low-light performance could be improved.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Zoom (479)
  • Image Quality (353)
  • Ease of use (134)
  • Price (65)
  • Weight (56)
  • Aperture (14)
  • Low Light Performance (8)

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for a great price

    I purchased this lens for an airshow in my area. It exceeded my expectations for such an inexpensive lens. The day of the airshow started off cloudy which took a little extra time to figure out the focus capabilities of the lens. By the afternoon the clouds broke and we had partly sunny skies but by that time I had dialed in the focus enough to get some good pictures. This lens is a great option for someone looking for a good quality telephoto lens that isn't going to break the bank. In all, the value for the quality and results is perfect for what I am going to use the lens for (Sports and action shots).

    Posted by Sixer

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New toy

    The Sony 55-210mm f/4-6.3 telephoto lens has become my favorite lens. It is very light and small, a little bit bigger than the kit lens, but it is still small and very easy to use. I find myself using it often. It worked perfectly to take some pictures of the eclipse even though I didn't use a tripod.

    Posted by harriaga

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

    Bought this to add some range to my a6300, typically shoot with with a 28/1.8. After reading all the reviews there was little to no other option. There are maybe three zoom lenses for the e-mount system. So few options that this is actually the kit lens when you buy the zoom lens camera body. Don't let the fact that this is really your only option turn you off, this is a very good lens. Zooms way in and takes really good crisp pictures even zoomed all the way in and hand held...if you have the right settings on your camera.

    Posted by Clickityclacke

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Lens

    The 55-210mm lens is perfect for getting some shots out in nature. I am a novice photographer and decided to take this lens for a test drive and was thoroughly impressed. The camera I used was the Sony ZV-E1.

    Posted by MichaelL

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome lens

    My Sony SteadyShot lens is a game changer pics come out sharp and clear, and the stabilization keeps everything smooth even when I’m shooting handheld. Super reliable and makes low-light shots way easier. Definitely one of my go-to lenses.

    Posted by JesusG

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Pros for Sony - 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 Telephoto Zoom Lens for Most Alpha E-Mount Cameras - Black
Zoom, Image Quality, Ease of use, Price, WeightImage Quality, Versatility, Weight, ApertureZoom, Image Quality, VersatilityImage Quality, Price, Ease of use, Weight, Low Light Performance
Cons for Sony - 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 Telephoto Zoom Lens for Most Alpha E-Mount Cameras - Black
Aperture, Low Light PerformanceSizeThere were no cons for this product—Autofocus, Noise

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Questions & Answers
  • I received a Sony Mirrorless a-6000, will this lens work?

    Hi Alicia! Yes. This lens is fully compatible with the Sony a6000 camera. -Anthony

    Answered by SonyListens
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  • Is this Lens compatible with the Sony A7 Full Frame? Or will it only shoot in Crop sensor mode?

    Hi Danny, The angle of view will be narrower down to that of APS-C size. -Anthony

    Answered by SonyListens
    SonyListens response
  • What is the minimum focus distance of this lens?

    The minimum focus distance of this lens is 39.4 inches.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Does this lens have image stabilization?

    Yes, this lens has optical SteadyShot image stabilization.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What is the maximum aperture of this telephoto lens?

    The maximum aperture of this telephoto lens is f/4.5.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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