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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Awesome lens that i use on my ZV E10 the stability is great on it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Gilby,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL55210 lens. We're glad to hear that you find our lens great to use, specially with your ZVE10. Thanks again for choosing Sony!

      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle

      12-13-2023

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very, very good lens

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

    This lens stays on my Sony a6000 most of the time. Very compact, extremely light weight and sharp at all focal lengths. Its zoom control is entirely mechanical and not electronic, a very good "feature." Its built-in Steady Shot works well. I'm very impressed at the quality of photos it produces. Very glad I bought this.

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

    Camera 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 am using this lens with a SonyA6400 camera and am pleased with the quality and especially the price. Best Buy is our go to store for electronics and accessories for electronics. The value and service they offer is superior.

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

    Fantastic

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

    My only gripe isn’t even with the quality, it’s just too big to fit in my camera bag comfortably.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Nuclear,
      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 a fantastic lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 1-6-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great but!

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

    I bought this lens for the price and quality. I used it on my Banff National Park trip and it vastly exceeded expectations!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DaltonBowden,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL55210 lens. We're glad to hear that our product exceeded your expectations and it's been your trusted companion from your last trip.

      If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle,

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    Quick conversion to/from camera and image quality has been very good even in poor lighting conditions.

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

    Good lens to zoom the best

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

    Nice lens for zooming. The best for portrait's when zoomed

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Chak, 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 think our lens works great for portraiture when zoomed in. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    Great lens, little pricey if you do not buy a bundle package. Focuses quckly.Pictures come out great.

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

    OK quality but expensive

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

    It's slow but that's not a con because its specs say so. Well built, decent focusing speed, decent image quality. 1 star off because it's too expensive. Other brand's lenses in this zoom range are faster (f/3.5-5.6) and cost slightly less.

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

    Best lends

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

    I was not sure what lens I should get and the representative at Best Buy was so helpful and trying to figure out what would be the best lens for the most average distance that I shoot and this is what they Recommended

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

    works well except at the very limit

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

    I am a hobbyist photographer. I bought this lens when I bought my new A6000 for a european family vacation. It works very well, it does not add a ton of extra weight. I found the photos to look great when using the lens except when i maxed out the zoom, which is to be expected ( i would think), but again, i'm not a pro. Very happy with the purchase regardless and i was extremely happy to have this lens on my trip.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi PreferAnon, Good to hear that you love the camera. It is possible that the camera will activate digital zoom if you max the zoom scale of the camera. It is normal because the camera is somehow digitally enhancing the images to give a larger representation. -Zander Sonystyle

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing and affordable

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

    Absolutely love this lens! It gave me everything I needed for taking photos while I was in Hawaii. I wanted something that gave me plenty of Zoom versus what I had with the original lens that came with my a6000.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great product

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

    easy to change on camara , great quality of pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lense

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

    Great lens for the new camera. Easy to attach and use

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good lens

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

    I liked a lot perfect view and great zoom Liked a lot

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

    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 recommend the lens because is very easy to use it.

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

    great for distance shots

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

    I bought this lens for my son to use when he is airplane spotting. He has pulled in some great photos from the observation lounges of various airports. Although we haven't done any enlargements, the photos seem sharp. There doesn't seem to be a lot of noise and it performed well under night time conditions.

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

    Camera

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

    It zooms nice but its not the best for concert photography. Photos came out grainy

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SandyJ,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL55210/B lens. We are sorry to hear that it did not meet your expectations. Still, thank you for rating it 4 stars and thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 9-11-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Upgrade lense for a6000

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

    I bought this lens as part of a bundle when I bought my Sony a6000. It gives me more range for those more scenic pictures. I am very happy with the lens, it is a good upgrade to the standard a6000 lens.

    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 to shoot scenery and motor sports outside. This lens has produced great shots of both, thus covering many aspects of shooting with a long lens. My camera is a Dony NEX-7 and multiplies the lens by 1.5. I am very happy with this open box purchase from Best Buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend