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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1323 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the zoom, image quality, and ease of use of the 55-210mm telephoto lens. Many appreciate its reasonable price, light weight, and compact size, making it a convenient option for various photography needs. While the lens offers smooth focus, some users have noted that the aperture and low light performance could be improved. Overall, the lens seems to be well-received for its versatility and value.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect colors

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The quality of the lens and the pictures which are shooted by this lens is awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice zoom lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love having a zoom lens. I'm still learning how to use it. I just wish it was a larger zoom, Over all I love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect addition to my Sony camera and the open box price was awesome

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    quality zoom lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does what it says it will do. Brings in shots from a distance for up close and personal points of view.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Long Zooooooooom!!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this as an additional lens for my Sony A5100, that came with the 16-50mm. This lens is a great performer all round from medium to long range giving a little better quality than the kit lens. This is perfect for animals, outdoor close ups, or anything that u want to get close to that isn't so close. The only thing id say that could be better is a power zoom on it. Can be difficult to hold steady when zoomed in.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A Great Beginner Lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am using this lens with the Sony A7II for a variety of different scenes. I am not using it for video. The lens was on sale, so I felt that the value was there, and if I were to consider the full price of this lens, I would save a bit more and get a higher quality lens to meet my specific needs. The lens has adequate range, and is relatively sharp. The weight is suitable for a small camera body and the focus control works without any issues. Focal speed is adequate and it will focus in moderate light.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good overall buy. Would buy again if needed. Great addition

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The quality of this lens is great! We have taken so many amazing photos already!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing mid-long rage lens

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lens produced gorgeous photos and videos, image quality was sharp and the zoom was impressive. 10/10.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Shane, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL55210/B lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as an amazing lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.   Regards, Larry 5-15-2024 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works like a charm

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought the lens august 2023. Its now november, so far its works like its suppose to. Use it at the san diego zoo for fun. The zoom is just right.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AdoboYo,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your feedback about the SEL55210 lens. We are glad to hear that it worked well for you. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      Regards,
      Larry 11-22-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this lens with the kit lens and the a6000. This is a good deal and the lens works very well. Do not buy and adaptor with a non sony lens, you will lose the autofocus capability. This lens is excellent for this price. Sony manufacture great bodies but does not have that many lenses, but these two will do the job.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I would call this a good lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Been shooting super zoom bridge cameras a few years, so this is my first interchangeable lens camera. Bought this with a Sony A6000. This lens is obviously not as long a zoom as I am used to. It is however MUCH faster on the zoom and MUCH MUCH faster on the manual focus. The rest I can live with till my ship comes in...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Handy lens to have

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have not used this lens too much yet, but it is a great lens to have handy for when you really need to zoom in on something.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    nice len

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it helped through my vacation to get some really nice pictures excellent product

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice camera accessory

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We purchased this lens to be able to take pictures of our daughter at high school soccer games. With the bleachers being so far away from the field, we needed something more than our regular camera. The lens allows us to get good shots, with the only issue being night shots. Far from an expert, but simple research found that we'd have to spend a lot more on a lens to be produce good night shots. So, lens is as expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use it for street photography. OSS. Very light..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    nice afordable lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    good price, works pretty good, I use it for both zoomed out shots and potraits.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lenz

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this lenz because i wanted something with a better zoom.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We bought the Sony Alpha a6000 and there was a deal for getting the second lens. It was well worth it! As much as the standard lens takes beautiful images, this one gives us more flexibility in the pictures we take. It was well worth the expense. Maybe not at full price, but with the deal, it was a no brainer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Starter Zoom Lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This came as part of a Bundle and is a good lens for the A6000 and A5000.

    I would recommend this to a friend