Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens (Black)

Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens (Black)
The Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS is a lightweight, portrait-to-mid-telephoto zoom lens designed exclusively for APS-C format E-mount mirrorless cameras. Offering an expansive 82.5-315mm full-frame equivalent focal range, this lens acts as the perfect telephoto complement to standard 16-50mm or 18-55mm kit zooms. It brings distant sports action, wildlife, compressed landscapes, and candid portraits within reach, combining a sleek travel-friendly size with integrated optical image stabilization.

CONDITION NOTE
Well-Used / Fair Cosmetic Condition (Functional): This specific lens is well-used and shows notable signs of age and previous field deployment.

Optics: There is a decent amount of internal dust dust along with some internal haze present within the glass elements.

Chassis: The outer barrel features a light structural dent on the side.

Performance: Despite these cosmetic and optical blemishes, the lens remains operational. The mechanical zoom, autofocus system, and internal stabilization elements are fully tested and do not affect overall functionality. It is priced accordingly as a budget-friendly telephoto option.

Telephoto Reach & Compact Optical Layout
82.5-315mm Equivalent Perspective: Provides an excellent entry point into telephoto photography, allowing you to tightly frame distant subjects or compress background layers for flattering portrait isolation.

Variable f/4.5-6.3 Maximum Aperture: The variable aperture design keeps the lens barrel remarkably slim and lightweight, ensuring it fits easily into a travel bag or small pouch for all-day handheld shooting.

Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Elements: Incorporates two ED glass elements inside the optical matrix to help reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing, aiding in clarity and color neutrality.

Aspherical Element Correction: Features two aspherical elements to mitigate astigmatism, field curvature, and coma across the zoom range.

7-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Outfitted with a rounded seven-blade aperture system to yield a smooth out-of-focus background quality (bokeh) when tracking subjects with selective focus techniques.

Optical SteadyShot & Internal Focusing
Optical SteadyShot (OSS) Image Stabilization: Built-in hardware stabilization counteracts the blurring effects of handheld camera shake. This system is crucial when shooting at extended telephoto focal lengths or under lower ambient light, and it can be combined with the sensor-shift stabilization of select Alpha camera bodies for enhanced correction.

Internal Focusing Architecture: Driven by a smooth internal focus mechanism that ensures the physical length of the lens barrel remains constant during focusing. This delivers faster, more responsive autofocus tracking and better handling.

3.3-Foot Minimum Focus Distance: Offers an agile 3.3′ (1 meter) minimum focusing distance across the entire zoom spectrum, making it easy to isolate nearby details or tight head-and-shoulder portraits.

Included Accessories
Front & Rear Caps Included: Includes standard front and rear lens caps to protect the external glass surfaces from further smudges or debris.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length Range: 55-210mm (82.5-315mm Full-Frame Equivalent)

Aperture Range: f/4.5-6.3 to f/22-32

Lens Mount Type: Sony E (APS-C Format Only)

Filter Thread Diameter: 49mm

Minimum Focus Distance: 3.3′ (1 meter)

Maximum Magnification: 0.225x

Weight: Approx. 12.1 oz (343 grams)