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

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

Focal length
55–210 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–6.3
Weight
345 g
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm
Length
108 mm
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At a Glance

This telephoto zoom for APS-C Sony E-mount reaches 83-315 mm in full-frame equivalent. It weighs 345 g, which makes it compact, and it has an optical stabilizer. The minimum focus distance is 1 m, and the aperture closes to f/6.3 at the long end. Sports, wildlife, landscapes and travel are typical subjects.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
  • Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
55 mm
Max. focal length
210 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
13
Groups
9
Weight
345 g (0.76 lb)
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm (39.37 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.4 (0.23×)
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)
Diameter
63.8 mm (2.51 in)
Released
October 2011

Manufacturer data: sony.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS fit?

The Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 83-315 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSSSony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSSSony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS IITamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Focal length55-210 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm50-300 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-6.3f/4f/4f/4.5-6.3
Weight345 g840 g794 g665 g
Filter diameter49 mm72 mm72 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance100 cm100 cm26 cm22 cm
Length108 mm175 mm149 mm150 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS: FAQ

Does the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS have autofocus?

Yes, the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has autofocus.

Does the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS weigh?

The Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS weighs 345 g. It is 108 mm long with a diameter of 63.8 mm.

What filter size does the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS use?

The Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS takes 49 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is 100 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS a full-frame lens?

No, the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 83-315 mm in full-frame terms.

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