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
49 Overall Score
Price CA$398
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 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55-210mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-60mm | 17-40mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 345 | 544 | 450 | 320 | 535 | 560 |
| AF Type | - | RXD | Stepping Motor | linear motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | 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 | 53.5 | 62.8 | 60.5 | 14.2 | 20.9 | 64.3 | 86.5 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.5 | 85.6 | 69.4 | 85 | 91.3 | 82.4 | 89.6 | 82.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.1 | 85.6 | 75.9 | 85 | 88.4 | 82.4 | 68.2 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 85.6 | 84.8 | 52.1 | 91.3 | 82.4 | 93.3 | 82.5 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.5 | 95.8 | 70.1 | 74.3 | 97.1 | 92 | 76.3 | 36.8 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 87.1 | 98.6 | 68.2 | 38.4 | 82.6 | 98.5 | 33.7 | 36.8 |
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