Sony SEL55210/B
The 55-210mm zoom offers a versatile 82-315mm equivalent range with f/4.5-6.3 aperture, plus internal focusing and quiet autofocus for smooth video capture. Its compact aluminum-alloy build and built-in Optical Steady Shot stabilization make it a lightweight, stable telephoto option for handheld shooting. Best for budget-conscious photographers seeking an affordable telephoto for sports, wildlife, and casual video work.
Focal length 55-210mm
Weight 345 g
48 Overall Score
Price $328
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 55 |
| Focal Length Max | 210 |
Aperture
| Min Aperture | f/4.5-6.3 |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony SEL55210/B | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55-210mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 345 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 560 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony SEL55210/B | 53.9 | 64.5 | 59.5 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 66 | 86.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 78.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 87 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 68 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.8 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 83.9 | 80.6 | 96.9 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.8 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 36.8 |
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