Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SEL55210/B
- SKU:
- 3651038
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the zoom and image quality of the 55-210mm telephoto lens, and many appreciate its ease of use, price, weight, and size. The lens is also praised for its smooth focus. Some customers have noted concerns regarding the aperture, low light performance, and distortion at the widest setting. Overall, the lens seems to be well-received for its zoom capabilities and image quality.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
It was too heavy for me.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I found the lens was too heavy for my use, so I returned it to Best Buy. Because it was too heavy for me, the pictures I took were not of the best quality.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendgreat companion for kit lenses
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.it's kit lenses quality, nothing awesome but enough for doing the job. A little expensive if you buy it alone combos save you $200
I would recommend this to a friendyou get what you pay for
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.while this lens isnt the greatest, its a very amateur lens. unfortunately it was the only one in stock when i purchased my camera.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendGood price for lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall lens is average, I wish it was 18 to 210 or 18 to 300 in picture coverage range. Also would like it to be more cost effectve.
I would recommend this to a friendDoesn't zoom enough for the size.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ended up returning it; for this price you can buy a small 20X Sony zoom.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNot a good lens
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sometimes it’s clear and sometimes it’s not. It’s definitely not good at all when zooming in all the way. I’ve found that it works best between 55-70mm but the more you zoom in, the less sharp and clear the picture is.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendlens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the functions, and usability seem better than competitors but, not a fan of the auto focus
No, I would not recommend this to a friendPretty good lense
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I would probably have gotten a smaller one, but it was too good of a deal to pass up.
I would recommend this to a friendPoor Quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.All of my other Sony lens take great pics. This one left me disappointed. Fuzzy....poor quality shots.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendlow cost starter lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I suggest getting the 18-105 lens or the 18-200 (not the LE) much better image quality.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDark
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Compact, smooth operation, too dark at far end of zoom.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi p61s,
We always appreciate customers who take the time to give us their feedback. I’ll pass what you've said onto proper department. Thank you.
>Joffrey
good for a beginner
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.overall satisfied but would have purchased the compact version had it not been price prohibitive
I would recommend this to a friendPoor kit lens
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Save your money and buy a good fixed lens rather than compromising on cheap zooms.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendGood lense
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's holding up ok, the stabilizer is good, not as crisp but for the price it's ok
No, I would not recommend this to a friendgood telephoto to start with.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.O verall. Good lense. Take some practice to get really good shots at different .
I would recommend this to a friendGood quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm liking it so far, it definitely is useful for its intended purpose.
I would recommend this to a friendSony - 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 Telephoto Lens for Most
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony - 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 Telephoto Lens for Most Alpha E-Mount Cameras - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kisivuli, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
Too heavy and awkward
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens is so heavy and extends out so far that it tipped me over the first time I used it! Zoom's well, though... but it's too heavy and awkward to use.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, Nickle, We're saddened to hear that the camera failed to meet your expectations. Thanks for posting a review though, we appreciate this. Regards, Zander
A Rolls Royce of Telephoto Lenses
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm sure if the price tag on this lens was $850 like their 70-300G Alpha lens it wouldn't surprise anyone. This is a finely machined metal and rubber lens that fits in your hand like a Italian leather glove. Extension and retraction of the lens is butter smooth. It just speaks quality to you when used. The Optical Image Stabilization is superb offering near 4 stop performance. The contrast and sharpness of this lens will easily remind anyone who has owned a Canon L or Nikkor pro lens of that level of quality and performance. The fact it is at or under $350 is just a bonus. This lens is pretty much a MUST HAVE for a NEX owner. The size surprised me as a fully expected a DSLR sized lens when it's much more like that offered by the Micro 4/3rd camera manufacturers at the 45-200mm range yet even a tad smaller. Having a NEX 5N with a 16mm f2.8 Pancake, kit 18-55 and this 55-210 lens is about all you'll likely ever need for all assignments.
I would recommend this to a friendLens
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Didn’t need it. I think it’s good for professional photographer but not for starters.
I would recommend this to a friend