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E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
- 55-210mm
- f/4.5
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 345 g
- Min focus 1 m
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Quick answer
A stabilized APS-C telephoto zoom for E-mount, light at about 345 g with a 49mm filter size. It focuses as close as 1.0 m.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Light at 345 g
- Wide telephoto range
- Close focus of 1.0 m
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Basic build quality
- Soft at 210mm wide open
Verdict
A simple telephoto companion to a kit zoom. Sharpness drops at the long end.
About this lens
This 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 short-telephoto zoom lens from Sony fits Sony E mount cameras, with optical stabilization. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 55-210mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2011
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 1 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.23x
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 345 g
- Length
- 108 mm
- Diameter
- 63.8 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS?
- Telephoto on APS-C
- Kids' sports
- Zoo and travel shots
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 83–315mm | 6.5–24.6° | 7.9–29.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What field of view does the E 55-210mm give?
On APS-C it frames like roughly 82-315mm on full frame.
Can the Sony E 55-210mm be used on a full-frame E-mount body?
It mounts, but the body switches to a cropped APS-C mode.
Does the E 55-210mm OSS have stabilization?
Yes. Optical SteadyShot is built in, which helps at the long end where shutter speeds are limited.
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