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Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

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Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
Sony 55-210mm lens on a Sony NEX-5T
MakerSony
Lens mount(s)Sony E-mount
Technical data
TypeZoom
Focus driveAutofocus
Focal length55-210mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)82.5-315mm
Image formatAPS-C
Aperture (max/min)f/4.5-6.3
Close focus distance1.0 metre (3.3 ft)
Max. magnification0.215x
Diaphragm blades7
Construction13 elements in 9 groups
Features
Manual focus overrideYes Yes
Weather-sealingNo No
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes
Aperture ringNo No
ApplicationLandscape, Travel zoom
Physical
Diameter63.8 millimetres (2.51 in)
Weight343 grams (0.756 lb)
Filter diameter49mm
Accessories
Lens hoodBarrel-type lens hood
History
Introduction2011
Retail info
MSRP$348[1] USD

The Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is a variable maximum aperture telephoto zoom lens for the Sony E-mount, released by Sony on August 24, 2011. The lens is sometimes bundled with various Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras along with the Sony 16-50mm kit lens.[2][3]

Build quality

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The lens showcases a glossy black (or silver) plastic exterior with a pair of rubber focus and zoom rings. The barrel of the lens telescopes outward from the main lens body as it's zoomed in from 55mm to 210mm. However, the lens does not come with a zoom lock to help in combatting zoom creep.

Image quality

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The lens tends to be slightly soft throughout its zoom range, with minimal pin-cushion distortion, vignetting, and chromatic aberration.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS". photographylife.com. Archived from the original on 2017-02-14. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
  2. ^ "E 55–210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS | SEL55210 | Sony US". sony.com. Archived from the original on 2017-05-21. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
  3. ^ "Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens (Silver) SEL55210 B&H Photo". bhphotovideo.com. Archived from the original on 2017-02-13. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
  4. ^ "Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS lens review: Balanced performer - DxOMark". dxomark.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-08. Retrieved 2017-06-18.