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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1333 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:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lenses

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

    It’s easy to use and perfect for photo shots landscape

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

    Great Lens!

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

    I bought this lens as an opened package and I am sure glad I did. The lens takes awesome pictures and the clarity is remarkable. I used this in low light conditions at concerts and also used it for video and the quality has been amazing.

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

    I am a beginner and I am in love with it

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

    I bought the sony alpha a6000 camera a few months before buying the lens and realized that the lens it came with did not have much of a zoom on it. I shopped around and found this lens and it is everything I need. I just wish it zoomed even farther and clearer and that its close ups panned out to fit everything in without having to switch the lens out.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    I used this lens on our trip to Alaska Got amazing shots .

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    I really like the lens and the price for open box item.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    awesome camera and great wi fi capabilities

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

    Best camea I've wver owned, it akes great pictures and it is so easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    amazing product! gets attention!

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

    Got this as a bundle for my next 6. Awesome zoom. Took it to the Bahamas.

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

    Pretty sweet lens

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

    I got this lens with an A5100 in a bundle for my daughter. I,m not a huge camera guy but the camera and the lens together take some great pics. My daughter used this lens to take pics of a school play and it performed flawlessly. she loves it and it travels with the camera all the time. Great lens especially if you get it for the price BB offers in the bundle.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Zoom lens

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

    I really enjoy using this lens. Very easy to put on/take off. Pictures are crisp.

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

    Great lens for the price, but don't expect more.

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

    I bought this lens in a pinch before a sporting event I wanted to shoot. The pictures were actually pretty great all things considered. A bit soft and a little blurry sometimes for fast motion, but I was able to shoot at least 1/400 at ISO 1200 so not too bad at all. Focus was pretty quick even at maximum tele. For me this was a clear winner vs paying gazillions for the 18-200 super zoom.

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

    Great short telephoto for Sony A6000

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

    The Sony 55-210 mm E-mount lens is a perfect short telephoto lens for the Sony A-6XXX series of camera's. I bought mine as an "open-box" lens from Bestbuy and you couldn't tell it from a brand-new lens. Sharpness and image quality has been excellent in my A-6000. I can recommend it highly. At the price, it is a tremendous bargain.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the zoom!

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

    Satisfied ever.with. sony products specially this lens

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just what I wanted

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

    Had it not been on sale when I purchased the Nex-5t I would have probably gone back later and purchased the lens anyway.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for purchase

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

    This camera was a great purchase and was very easy to learn to use and makes great shots.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great zoom lens

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

    Is a great zoom lens take great sharp pictures it worth the money !!!!

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

    Beautiful Lens

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

    This is a really beautiful telephoto lens. The quality of the image is fantastic, especially for a lens that is around $300. Affordable and will get you close to your subject as well as making lovely images.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Lens

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

    Great lens for action shots and to get closer to your target.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's great to hear DrewR! We are happy to hear your experience. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Vincent Sonystyle

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens. Love Sony!

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

    Use it for my Sony α7S III when I shoot mostly sports. Haven’t got a chance to use it for anything else.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Coco, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear you are loving this lens for your sport photography. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 02-02-24 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good lens for the money, but not for me

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

    I had read a lot of great reviews on this lens and for the money it is a good value. It's auto focus was very slow on my a6000, and sharpness was mixed. I usually use my Zeiss 16-70mm, so I'm a bit spoiled when it comes to sharpness and is not really fair to put this lens up against a much more expensive lens. This is why I gave it four stars. It is a good lens for the money, but not the right one for me, so I returned it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An amazing lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens is one of my favorite lenses to take pictures with. The images are so clear and beauitful

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Nicole,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL55210 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 2-17-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US