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

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

Overview

The Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens is a versatile telephoto zoom designed for APS-C-format E-mount cameras. With an 82.5-315mm equivalent focal length range, this lens is perfect for capturing a variety of subjects, from portraits to distant sports and landscapes. Its sleek size makes it a great travel companion, and the built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization ensures sharp, blur-free images even when shooting handheld.

Key Features

E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format

Designed specifically for Sony's APS-C-format E-mount cameras, providing a versatile focal length range.

82.5-315mm (35mm Equivalent)

Offers a wide telephoto range, ideal for portraits, sports, and landscapes.

Aperture Range: f/4.5-6.3 to f/22-32

Variable maximum aperture helps maintain a compact, lightweight design.

Two ED Elements & Two Aspherical Elements

Minimizes chromatic aberrations and distortion for improved image clarity and color accuracy.

Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization

Reduces camera shake for sharper images, even at slower shutter speeds.

Internal Focus

Ensures faster, more responsive autofocus and easier handling.

Minimum Focus Distance: 3.3'

Allows for close-up shots at the telephoto end of the zoom range.

Rounded 7-Bladed Diaphragm

Creates a pleasing bokeh effect for artistic background defocus.

Telephoto Versatility for APS-C

An ideal complement to many kit zooms, the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens opens the door to many telephoto perspectives with its 82.5-315mm equivalent focal length range on APS-C-format E-mount cameras. This portrait-length to mid-tele reach is ideal for a range of subjects, from portraits to distant sports and landscapes. Its sleek size also makes it a great travel companion.

Optics and Design

Designed for APS-C-format cameras, this 55-210mm lens perfectly complements many kit zooms by providing an 82.5-315mm equivalent focal length range for telephoto applications. A variable f/4.5-6.3 maximum aperture helps keep overall lens size and weight to a minimum.

Superior Image Quality

• Two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Elements: Reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color neutrality.
• Two Aspherical Elements: Minimize astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other monochromatic aberrations.
• Rounded Seven-Blade Diaphragm: Contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.

Autofocus and Image Stabilization

• Internal Focus Mechanism: Contributes to faster, more responsive autofocus and easier handling as the lens does not change in length during use. The minimum focus distance is 3.3 feet.
• Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Helps minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper imagery when shooting handheld with slower shutter speeds. This stabilization system can be combined with select camera's sensor-shift type image stabilization for more effective control of camera blur.

Specifications

• Mount: Sony E-mount
• Format: APS-C
• Focal Length: 55-210mm
• 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 82.5-315mm
• Lens Groups / Elements: 9/13
• Angle of View (APS-C): 28.2°-7.8°
• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5-6.3
• Minimum Aperture: f/22-32
• Aperture Blades: 7
• Circular Aperture: Yes
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.0m (3.28ft)
• Maximum Magnification Ratio: 0.23x
• Filter Diameter: 49mm

Size & Weight

• Dimensions (D x L): 64.7 x 108mm (2-5/8 x 4-1/4in.)
• Weight: 345g (12.2oz.)

What's In The Box

• Lens hood (ALC-SH115: petal shape, bayonet type)
• Lens front cap
• Lens rear cap