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Silver telephoto zoom lens with retractable barrel and matte finish

Sony

Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens Silver SEL55210

SKU CH-BTJD-J6Q47

A telephoto zoom for APS-C E-mount cameras covering 55-210mm with Optical SteadyShot stabilization and internal focus down to 3.3 feet

  • TypeLong Zoom
  • Telephoto reach for APS-C E-mount with 82.5-315mm equivalent range
  • Sharper handheld shots thanks to Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
  • Reduced chromatic aberrations from two extra-low dispersion elements
  • Smooth rounded bokeh via seven-blade circular diaphragm
  • Close-up flexibility with 3.3 ft minimum focus distance

Telephoto reach for APS-C E-mount

This Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS lens delivers an 82.5-315mm equivalent focal range on APS-C cameras. It is built for photographers who need extra reach beyond a standard kit zoom for subjects such as sports, wildlife or travel details. The silver finish matches several camera bodies in the same system. Optical SteadyShot stabilization helps keep handheld shots steadier at long focal lengths.

Variable aperture and internal focus

The maximum aperture shifts from f/4.5 at 55mm to f/6.3 at 210mm, which keeps the barrel compact but limits low-light performance at the long end. Internal focusing means the front element does not rotate or extend during autofocus, aiding filter use and speed. Minimum focus distance is 3.3 feet throughout the zoom range. Two ED and two aspherical elements suppress chromatic aberration and field curvature during sustained shooting.

E-mount APS-C coverage limits

The lens covers the APS-C image circle only; on full-frame E-mount bodies it operates in crop mode with reduced resolution. The seven-blade circular diaphragm produces smooth bokeh within the variable aperture range of f/4.5-6.3 to f/22-32. Buyers who need a constant f/2.8 telephoto or full-frame coverage should consider other optics. Autofocus speed depends on the camera body's motor and processing.

Highlights

  • Telephoto reach for APS-C E-mount with 82.5-315mm equivalent range
  • Sharper handheld shots thanks to Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
  • Reduced chromatic aberrations from two extra-low dispersion elements
  • Smooth rounded bokeh via seven-blade circular diaphragm
  • Close-up flexibility with 3.3 ft minimum focus distance

Specifications

TypeLong Zoom

Questions about this item

How much power does the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS draw during all-day shooting?

The lens draws power from the camera body to run its Optical SteadyShot stabilisation and internal focus motor; typical drain is modest and varies with the camera model used.

What camera mount must I already own for this silver SEL55210 to work?

You need a Sony E-mount camera with an APS-C sensor; the lens is designed for that format and provides an 82.5-315mm equivalent focal range.

Will this 55-210mm lens cover the full frame of my older Sony A7 series body?

No, the lens is built for APS-C format; on a full-frame E-mount body it will vignette unless the camera is set to APS-C crop mode.

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