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:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for novice or beginner photographers
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After reading lots of reviews, I decided on the a6000 package that include the additional lens and carrying case. This seemed to be the best value. There are lots of features and modes that take a while to get used to for beginners. But that is half of the fun with this camera and seeing the amazing pictures you can capture.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice lens
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Lens is getting lots of use - nice for what I'm shooting lately.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi Grandmababette, 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 nice lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 6-5-2024 Sony Social Support
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Entry level telephoto
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I am used to shooting a Canon 50D with a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. This lens is more like a telephoto kit lens, similar to the Canon starter lenses.
It gives more reach for long photos, and better compression to shoot portraits at 200mm. It doesn't have the speed of high end lenses for shooting sports. I would also note that the f/stops of this lens doesn't lend itself to low light photography.
A decent lens for the price, but don't expect the stars on a flashlight budget.
Hello SimoneB, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL55210 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (7/21/2025) Sony Social Support
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sailing pics never better
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So easy to use, such good pics, whether from land or water. Love it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Image quality, Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice lens
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Nice macro mode and takes crisp pictures. Zoom is awesome
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Zoom
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony 55-210 mm lens
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It is a good lens for the price and I will definitely recommend it as an add-on to the camera
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great quality at great price.
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great for the price!
The zoom distance is great without losing too much of the auto focus tracking.
Keep in mind that the aperture starts to increase past the 35mm mark.
To hold a 2.8 aperture or lower, you’ll need to purchase the lens that is 3x more!
Great entry Zoom lens to learn without spending the high price tag.
Quality of images and the durability of the lens are great.
Hi Canon, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your feedback about the SEL55210 lens. We are glad to hear you found it as a great zoom lens. It's also great to hear how you loved the quality of the images it captures and how great its durability is. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry Sony Social Support
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great zoom, fast focus
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excellent results. Fast to connect and easy to work with.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Image quality, Zoom
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
great lens
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So far, images are excellent and range is perfect. I thought the price a bit higher than necessary.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony 55-200mm Lens
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It is self-explanatory. Easy to operate! I wish it was fully automatic to the lens. Overall, I was very happy with my purchase!
Hello SecondLife007, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL55210 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (3/29/2025) Sony Social Support
Pros mentioned:
Image quality
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Low light performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great kit lens
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This is a great kit lens to start. Good for landscaping but not in low light.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Camera Lens
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This is a great camera lens for zooming in closer to subject. I use this lens to record church service and sit near the back of church and it zooms in close and objects/subject is clear and makes it a lot easier than using the standard lens. I compile this video onto a DVD for TV broadcast twice a month.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome camera
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Love the camera, functions well... And very user friendly! Absolutely love it, however the store in Laguna niguel did not have the camera in stock, so I paid for the camera and went to pick it up again a store in lake forest, after picking it up and driving home. I found the camera had looked used, it would t even turn on. Tried different charging cables... Nothing. I called the Laguna niguel store and was advised to bring the camera in so they can look at it....
They then suggested I take the item to a different store in Costa Mesa for an exchange, after driving to Costa Mesa for an exchange, i explain the situation and was told they wouldn't exchange it, I had receipts less than 2 hours old, they made phone calls between stores, the out come was that I purchase a new camera from Costa Mesa and return the original that was broken back to their lake forest store for a refund. I'd recommend the product to others but my buying experience was HORRIBLE
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this when I bought a new camera. Was taking a trip to Europe and wanted to have a good camera to capture those memories. This served as an excellent addition to us coming home with memories we will have forever.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Portrait Lens
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This lens is my go to for wedding or engagement photos, it delivers crisp images because the lens has Optical SteadyShot image stabilization built in. Great color accuracy in all of my shots, also works well with fast paced sports action shots. overall great lens.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good rubberized grip on the zoom ring. Snug but smooth on zoom. Also, the extended length allows for a good grip on the camera if the body is too small for your hands. Have not tried with video but don;t imagine it to be a problem. No major noise that I can detect when zooming in and out.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lens
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Awesome lens and quality is really good. I would highly recommend
Hello EdgarF, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL55210 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (6/6/2025) Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome lens I’ve got many compliments when using this
Hello AidenS, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL55210 is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (6/22/2025) Sony Social Support