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 £238
Snapshot
The proof
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 | Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55-210mm | 17-70mm | 12mm | 24-200mm | 27mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/1.2 | f/4 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Canon RF | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 345 | 544 | 225 | 570 | 560 | 413 |
| AF Type | - | RXD | stepping motor | stepping motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | prime | zoom | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony SEL55210/B | 53.5 | 62.9 | 60.4 | 14.2 | 20.9 | 64.4 | 86.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.5 | 85.7 | 69.4 | 85.1 | 91.3 | 82.5 | 89.6 | 82.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Compare | 87.1 | 96.5 | 91 | 86.6 | 88.5 | 96.2 | 33.8 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare | 87.1 | 62.9 | 67.6 | 38.8 | 93 | 64.4 | 96.7 | 97 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 87.1 | 98.7 | 68.2 | 38.5 | 82.6 | 98.5 | 33.8 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.5 | 76.3 | 78.3 | 74.4 | 92.2 | 64.4 | 95.4 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From £238
