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

Versatile Telephoto Zoom Lens for APS-C Mirrorless Cameras

Overview

The Sony SEL 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS is a versatile telephoto zoom lens designed for Sony's APS-C E-mount mirrorless cameras. This lens offers a wide focal length range, making it ideal for sports, wildlife, portraits, and everyday telephoto photography. Its compact and lightweight design, combined with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, ensures sharp images and easy handling.

Key Features

Wide Telephoto Range

• 55-210mm Focal Length: Provides an equivalent focal length range of approximately 82.5-315mm on APS-C cameras, covering a wide range of telephoto needs from medium to long-distance shots.
• Ideal for Various Applications: Perfect for capturing distant subjects in sports and wildlife photography, as well as portraits and events.

Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization

• Built-In Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot (OSS) helps to reduce camera shake, enabling clear, sharp images, especially in low-light conditions or at longer focal lengths.
• Improved Handheld Shooting: Stabilization allows for more stable handheld shooting, making it easier to capture sharp images without a tripod.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 13 elements in 9 groups, including two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and ensure high-quality images throughout the zoom range.
• Smooth Bokeh: Circular 7-blade diaphragm helps produce a pleasing, smooth bokeh, enhancing the aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas.

Compact and Lightweight Design

• Portable Build: Weighing just 345 grams, this lens is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry and ideal for travel and outdoor photography.
• Durable Construction: High-quality materials ensure durability and reliability, even in demanding shooting environments.

Specifications

• Model: Sony SEL 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS
• Mount Type: Sony E-mount (APS-C)
• Focal Length: 55-210mm (82.5-315mm equivalent on APS-C)
• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5-6.3
• Minimum Aperture: f/22-32
• Lens Elements/Groups: 13 elements in 9 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 7, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.0 m (3.28 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.225x
• Filter Diameter: 49mm
• Dimensions: 67.8 x 108 mm (2.68 x 4.25 in)
• Weight: 345 g (12.2 oz)

Additional Benefits

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Smooth and Quiet AF: Equipped with a linear motor, the lens offers fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, making it suitable for both still photography and video recording.
• Internal Focusing: Internal focusing design maintains the lens' length during focusing, providing faster and more reliable performance.

Versatile Shooting Options

• Zoom Lock Switch: Prevents the lens from extending under its own weight when being carried, ensuring it remains compact and secure.
• Full Compatibility: Designed for APS-C cameras but also usable on full-frame cameras in crop mode.