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Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS
76 PixelMeter Score 11 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Effective optical image stabilization
  • Lightweight and compact design for travel
  • Versatile telephoto zoom range
  • Affordable price point
  • Smooth focus and zoom operation
Cons Cons
  • Soft image quality and sharpness loss at edges
  • Plasticky build quality and lack of weather sealing
  • Variable maximum aperture limits low-light performance
  • Inconsistent or slow autofocus performance
  • Long minimum focusing distance

Launch price Launch price $349
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus (0.23x)
Filter thread Filter thread 49mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 345g (12.2 oz) · 63.8 x 108 mm (2.51 x 4.25 in)

Announcement date Announcement date August 24, 2011
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $349
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 13
Groups Groups 9

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 55mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 210mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/4.5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/6.3
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22–32
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 29° - 7°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.23x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Weight Weight 345g (12.2 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 63.8mm (2.51 in)
Length Length 108mm (4.25 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 49mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None

Lens hood Lens hood ALC-SH115 round shape, bayonet type, included