About this model
The Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS is a compact telephoto zoom for Sony's E-mount APS-C cameras. On an APS-C body it gives an 82.5-315mm equivalent range, covering flattering portraits, distant subjects and travel scenes in one lightweight lens. Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation helps keep handheld shots sharp at longer focal lengths, and the internal focusing design keeps the lens length fixed while focusing. A quiet linear-type autofocus motor makes it suitable for video as well as stills. It is a straightforward, affordable way to add real telephoto reach to a Sony mirrorless kit.
Key specs
| Type | Telephoto zoom lens (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 |
| Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Format | APS-C |
| Image stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |
| Autofocus | Linear motor, internal focusing |
| Filter size | 49mm |
| Minimum focus distance | 1.0m |
| Weight | approx. 345g |
Compatibility
Fits Sony E-mount APS-C cameras such as the a6000, a6100, a6300, a6400, a6500, a6600, NEX and ZV-E10 series. It also mounts on full-frame E-mount bodies, where the camera automatically crops to APS-C. Uses 49mm filters.
Questions about this model
Does the Sony 55-210mm work on full-frame Sony cameras?
Yes, it mounts on full-frame E-mount bodies, but the camera automatically switches to APS-C crop mode, so the effective field of view is the same as on an APS-C camera.
Is the Sony 55-210mm good for video?
Yes. Its linear autofocus motor is quiet and smooth, and Optical SteadyShot helps stabilise handheld footage.
What is the Sony 55-210mm equivalent focal length?
On an APS-C camera it gives roughly an 82.5-315mm equivalent range in 35mm terms.
