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

Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens (Black)
Slim Telephoto Zoom with Optical SteadyShot for APS-C E-Mount Cameras
The Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS is a highly versatile, lightweight telephoto zoom lens engineered natively for Sony’s APS-C-format E-mount mirrorless cameras. Providing an expansive 82.5-315mm full-frame equivalent focal range, this lens serves as the perfect telephoto complement to standard walkaround kit zooms.

Its portrait-length to mid-telephoto reach is ideal for isolating distant sports action, capturing compressed landscapes, and framing flattering portraits. Equipped with built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization and specialized low-dispersion glass, it delivers impressive telephoto power in a remarkably sleek, travel-friendly form factor.

WELL-USED CONDITION NOTE (FULLY OPERATIONAL)
This lens has been thoroughly tested and is 100% mechanically, electronically, and optically operational, performing exactly as designed. However, it exhibits clear cosmetic and physical signs of heavy previous field use:

Chassis Impact Dent: There is a physical dent on the side of the lens barrel. This is strictly a cosmetic imperfection—it does not affect the internal mechanics, zoom travel, focusing tracking, or overall camera functionality.

Internal Dust Specks: The internal optical pathway shows scattered dust specks. This is common for pull-out telephoto zooms and will not impact image resolution, contrast, or final shot quality.

Mechanical Diagnostics: The focus and zoom rings rotate smoothly with consistent resistance across the entire focal range, and the electronic mount contacts interface perfectly with the camera body.

Included Production Accessories
Sony Dedicated Lens Hood: Custom-shaped to block stray, off-axis ambient light from creeping into the glass elements, reducing internal flare while protecting the front lens surface from accidental side impacts.

Front Lens Cap

Rear Lens Cap

Extended Telephoto Scope & Specialized Optics
82.5-315mm Telephoto Equivalence: Tailored specifically for crop-sensor Sony E-mount mirrorless systems to compress backgrounds and draw distant subjects closer, making it an excellent selection for open-air sports, wildlife, and event photography.

Variable f/4.5-6.3 Maximum Aperture: A variable aperture profile systematically minimizes the lens’ physical glass weight and overall structural diameter, maximizing portable travel agility.

Two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Elements: The optical formula incorporates two specialized extra-low dispersion glass elements to actively minimize color fringing and chromatic aberrations, yielding high clarity and natural color neutrality.

Two Aspherical Elements: Features two integrated aspherical elements to dramatically reduce astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and alternative monochromatic aberrations for uniform edge sharpness.

Rounded Seven-Blade Diaphragm: Outfitted with a 7-blade circular aperture array that produces a soft, visually pleasing background blur (bokeh) when separating foreground subjects.

Optical SteadyShot Stabilization & Internal AF
Built-In Optical SteadyShot (OSS): Integrated hardware image stabilization counteracts physical hand tremors, enabling sharp handheld captures at slower shutter speeds under high telephoto extensions. It coordinates seamlessly with select Sony camera bodies equipped with In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) for multi-axis protection.

Internal Focusing System Architecture: Driven by an internal focus layout that accelerates autofocus tracking responsiveness while keeping the physical exterior length of the lens completely fixed during focusing. This prevents the front element from rotating, which simplifies the use of circular polarizers.

3.3-Foot Minimum Focus Proximity: Achieves clear focus as close as 3.3 feet (1 meter) across the entire zoom spectrum, supporting tight close-up detail captures.

Technical Specifications
Lens System Classification: Standard Telephoto Zoom (Sony E-Mount)

Focal Length Range: 55mm – 210mm (35mm Full-Frame Equivalent: 82.5-315mm)

Maximum Aperture Profile: f/4.5 – 6.3 Variable Aperture

Minimum Operational Aperture: f/22 (Wide) to f/32 (Telephoto)

Lens Mount Type: Sony E-Mount (Optimized for APS-C Mirrorless Sensors)

Filter Thread Diameter Size: 49mm

Lens Optical Layout: 13 Elements configured in 9 Groups

Autofocus Mechanics: Internal Focusing System

Image Stabilization Hardware: Optical SteadyShot (OSS) Technology

Minimum Focus Distance: 3.3 Feet / 1.0 Meter

Maximum Magnification Ratio: 0.225x

Aperture Blade Count: 7-Blade Diaphragm (Rounded Layout)

Optical Condition Profile: Well Used Variant (Contains internal dust specks and an exterior barrel dent)

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 2.52 x 4.25 inches / 63.8 x 108.0 mm

Weight: Approx. 12.1 oz / 343 grams (Highly compact telephoto build)