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

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

Main Features

  • 55-210mm Focal Range
  • F4.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 49mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 345g / 0.76 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 64mm x 108mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 1m
  • Max Magnification: 0.225x
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Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Overview


Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeGood
SportsGood
PortraitAverage
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingPoor
LandscapeAverage
MacroFair

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

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.

Sony A6700 with Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Lens Size
Sony A6700 with the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Lens
Sony FX30 with Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Lens Size
Sony FX30 with the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Lens
Sony ZV-E10 with Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Lens Size
Sony ZV-E10 with the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Lens

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has a maximum diameter of 64mm and total length of 108mm when not extended. It weighs 345g / 12.2 oz.

Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has a filter thread of 49mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS:

  • 49mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 49mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 49mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has a focal range of 55-210mm and 3.8X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 82.5-315mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.


Optical Image Stabilization

The Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.225x and has a minimum focusing distance of 1m.

Below are the 3 Telephoto Zoom type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II: 0.5x - (Compare)
  • Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6: 0.31x - (Compare)
  • Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II: 0.3x - (Compare)

Aperture

Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 55mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f32 at 210mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
55mm F4.5 F22
210mm F6.3 F32

Optical Formula

Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 9 groups .

Lens Hood

Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is ALC-SH115.

Body Colour

Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is available in Silver color.

Popular Comparisons of Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Tamron 70-300 F4.5-6.3 Di RXD III Lens Tamron 70-300 F4.5-6.3 Di RXD III
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35mm FF 545 g / 1.20 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
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APS-C / DX 620 g / 1.36 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS Lens Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
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APS-C / DX 625 g / 1.38 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Lens Sony FE 50mm F1.8
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35mm FF 186 g / 0.41 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
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APS-C / DX 482 g / 1.06 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD Lens Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
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35mm FF 815 g / 1.79 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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APS-C / DX 325 g / 0.72 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
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35mm FF 840 g / 1.85 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Alternatives in Sony E Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
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35mm FF 794 g / 1.75 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
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35mm FF 840 g / 1.85 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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35mm FF 1045 g / 2.30 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
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35mm FF 1480 g / 3.26 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD Lens Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
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35mm FF 815 g / 1.79 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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


General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 55-210mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Silver
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 3.8X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.5 - F6.3
Min Aperture F22.0 - F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 9

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1m
Max Magnification 0.225X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 345g
Diameter 64mm
Length 108mm
Materials Metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 49mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code ALC-SH115
Tripod Collar No
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