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Silver Sony E-mount telephoto zoom lens, compact cylindrical body, 49 mm filter thread

Sony

Sony SEL55210 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS camera lens Silver

SKU CH-1HSF-GNW9B MPN SEL55210

Compact telephoto zoom covering 55–210 mm (82–315 mm equivalent) with Optical SteadyShot stabilisation, internal autofocus and two ED elements

  • Part type or numberCompact ILC Lenses
  • Diameter49 mm
  • Focus systemAuto Focus
  • Lens focal length10 mm
  • Lens mountSony (E mount for NEX)
  • Filter thread size49 mm
  • Covers distant subjects with 55-210mm zoom reaching 315mm equivalent
  • Steady handheld shots from Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
  • Quiet internal autofocus keeps video recording smooth
  • Two ED glass elements reduce chromatic aberration
  • Compact silver build accepts 49mm filters

Telephoto zoom for Sony E-mount

The Sony SEL55210 is a compact telephoto zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount interchangeable-lens cameras. It covers a 55-210mm focal range, delivering an 82-315mm equivalent angle of view on APS-C sensors. Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation and a smooth, quiet internal autofocus motor make it suitable for handheld sports, wildlife and everyday distance photography. The silver finish matches silver-bodied NEX and Alpha models.

Check mount and filter size before ordering

Verify that your camera uses the Sony E mount; the lens will not fit A-mount or other systems without an adapter. The front filter thread measures 49mm, so any circular polariser, UV or neutral-density filter must match that diameter. Minimum focus distance is 3.2ft (1m), so subjects closer than that cannot be brought into sharp focus. Maximum aperture ranges from f/4.5 at the wide end to f/6.3 at full telephoto, which affects low-light shutter speeds.

Suits APS-C shooters wanting reach in a light

Photographers using Sony APS-C bodies who need an affordable, lightweight telephoto option for outdoor action or travel will find the range and stabilisation practical. Buyers who require a constant wide aperture throughout the zoom range, full-frame image-circle coverage, or weather-sealed construction should look at other lenses. The variable f/4.5-6.3 aperture also limits shallow depth-of-field control at longer focal lengths.

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Price $269.99
Cheaper than about 79% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSONY
Model nameSEL55210
Part type or numberCompact ILC Lenses
Product typeZoom Lens
Product colorSilver
Audio & video
Focus systemAuto Focus
Lens focal length10 mm
Lens mountSony (E mount for NEX)
StabilizationYes
Auto-focusYes
Size & build
Diameter49 mm
Filter thread size49 mm
Shipping weight0.58 kg
Package size211 × 130 × 127 mm
Compatibility
Compatible withSony

Questions about this item

What accessories come with the SEL55210 and what must I buy separately?

The lens includes front and rear caps; a 49 mm filter, lens hood and case are sold separately.

How do I choose between the 55 mm and 210 mm ends of the zoom range?

Use 55 mm for wider scenes and 210 mm for distant subjects; the 35 mm equivalent spans 82-315 mm.

What does the f/4.5-6.3 aperture range mean when I shoot indoors?

At 55 mm the maximum aperture is f/4.5, narrowing to f/6.3 at 210 mm, so less light reaches the sensor at full zoom.

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