Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Telephoto E-Mount Lens - Black **OPEN BOX**

The Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens serves as an excellent addition to various kit zoom lenses, providing a versatile telephoto perspective with an equivalent focal length range of 82.5-315mm on APS-C-format E-mount cameras. This lens is particularly well-suited for capturing a diverse array of subjects, including portraits, distant sports events, and landscapes. Its compact design further enhances its appeal as a convenient travel accessory.

Optics and Design

This 55-210mm lens, specifically engineered for APS-C-format cameras, serves as an excellent enhancement to various kit zooms by offering a focal length range equivalent to 82.5-315mm, ideal for telephoto photography. The lens features a variable maximum aperture of f/4.5-6.3, which aids in minimizing both the size and weight of the overall design. To enhance image quality, the lens incorporates two extra-low dispersion glass elements that effectively mitigate chromatic aberrations and color fringing, resulting in superior clarity and color accuracy. Additionally, the inclusion of two aspherical elements in the design helps to diminish astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other monochromatic aberrations. Furthermore, the rounded seven-blade diaphragm enhances the aesthetic quality of bokeh when utilizing selective focus techniques.

Autofocus and Image Stabilization

The internal focus mechanism enhances the speed and responsiveness of autofocus, allowing for a minimum focus distance of 3.3 feet, while also facilitating easier handling since the lens maintains its length during operation. Additionally, the Optical SteadyShot image stabilization significantly reduces the effects of camera shake, resulting in sharper images when shooting handheld at slower shutter speeds. This stabilization system can be integrated with certain cameras that feature sensor-shift type image stabilization, providing improved management of camera blur.