Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS

Compact telephoto zoom for Sony E-mount cameras

Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS
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LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model SEL55210

Key Features

OPTICAL DESIGN 13 elements in 9 groups including two ED glass elements
APERTURE 7-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
STABILIZATION Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization built-in
FOCUSING Internal focusing system for fast and quiet AF
ZOOM RANGE 35mm equivalent focal length of 82.5-315mm
COMPATIBILITY Designed for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras
MINIMUM FOCUS 1.0 meter (3.28 ft) minimum focusing distance
FILTER SIZE 49mm front filter thread diameter
BUILD Lightweight aluminum alloy barrel construction
SIZE Compact design measuring 63.8 x 108 mm
WEIGHT Approximately 345 grams (12.2 oz)
MOUNT Sony E-mount (APS-C format)
COATING Multi-coated elements to reduce flare and ghosting

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Mechanical zoom ring
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera menu
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present Built-in OSS
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 55-210mm
Aperture Range f/4.5-6.3 to f/22-32
Lens Construction 13 elements in 9 groups
Angle of View 28.2u00b0-7.8u00b0
Minimum Focus 1.0m (3.28ft)
Max Magnification 0.225x
Diaphragm Blades 7 (circular)
Filter Thread 49mm
Stabilization Optical SteadyShot
Dimensions 63.8 x 108 mm
Weight 345g