Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM DT Telephoto Zoom
Sony
65 Overall Score
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Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 9mm
Viltrox
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM DT Telephoto Zoom
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
This Sony 55-200mm telephoto zoom lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharp image quality, fast autofocus, and lightweight plastic build that balances well on Sony Alpha cameras. Users praise its value for money, noting excellent center and edge sharpness, minimal chromatic aberration, and smooth zoom. A few mention slight softness at 200mm and occasional autofocus hesitation, but overall it is highly recommended for portraits and outdoor photography.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Lightweight plastic build
- Great value for money
- Smooth zoom operation
Cons
- Slight softness at 200mm
- Occasional autofocus hesitation
- Plastic build may feel cheap to some
- Needs good light for handheld shots
Image quality 8
Autofocus performance 6
Build quality 5
Value for money 5
Weight and balance 4
Zoom performance 3
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 9mm
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM DT Telephoto Zoom | Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 9mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 9 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 9 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Specialized Multi-Layer Coating Technology |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SAM | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 950 mm | 130 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM DT Telephoto Zoom
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average optical (33rd percentile)
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 9mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 9mm
Scores 80 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
