The Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is a compact and versatile telephoto lens for Sony APS-C cameras with the E-mount. With SteadyShot image stabilization it is ideal for a variety of shooting situations, such as sports or nature photography. The range equals 82.5–315 mm in 35 mm terms, internal focusing focuses…
The Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is a compact and versatile telephoto lens for Sony APS-C cameras with the E-mount. With SteadyShot image stabilization it is ideal for a variety of shooting situations, such as sports or nature photography. The range equals 82.5–315 mm in 35 mm terms, internal focusing focuses from 1 m, and the lens weighs 345 g.
The 3.8× zoom brings distant subjects closer, and at 63.8 × 108 mm it fits even a small bag next to your α body.

Optical SteadyShot damps hand shake where it shows most — at the long end of the zoom and in low light. Handheld photos and video stay sharp and steady.
An 82.5–315 mm equivalent brings birds, animals and players on the pitch closer. Seven circular aperture blades give out-of-focus backgrounds a soft, rounded look.
The barrel does not extend when focusing. The lens stays compact, autofocus responds faster and it focuses from just 1 m at 0.225× magnification.
They suppress distortion across the whole focal range.
Extra-low dispersion glass improves contrast, resolution and colour fidelity.
Autofocus is quiet and responsive for both stills and video.
The aluminium alloy finish gives the lightweight lens a solid, precise feel.
Thanks to its lightweight construction with a high-quality aluminium alloy finish, it is easy to carry and features precision craftsmanship.
Built-in SteadyShot optical stabilization helps you capture sharp, steady images even when shooting handheld. The lens operates quietly during video recording. Two ED elements and two aspherical elements ensure high image quality across the entire zoom range.
Fast and quiet autofocus with an internal mechanism is suitable for both photography and video recording. The seven-blade circular aperture creates attractive background blur. Thanks to internal focusing, the barrel does not extend when focusing, so the lens stays compact and the minimum focus distance is shorter.
The package includes front and rear caps and a lens hood.
| Mount | Sony E-mount |
|---|---|
| Format | APS-C |
| Focal length (mm) | 55–210 |
| 35 mm equivalent focal length (APS-C) | 82.5–315 |
| Lens groups / elements | 9 / 13 |
| Angle of view (APS-C) | 29°–7°40′ |
| Maximum aperture (F) | 4.5–6.3 |
| Minimum aperture (F) | 22–32 |
| Aperture blades | 7 |
| Circular aperture | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance | 1 m |
| Maximum magnification ratio (x) | 0.225 |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 49 |
| Image stabilization (SteadyShot) | Optical SteadyShot in the lens |
| Dimensions (diameter × length) | 63.8 × 108 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 345 g |
| Manufacturer: | SONY |
| Category: | Lenses |
| Filter thread | 49mm |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 1000mm |
| Number of aperture blades | 7 |
| Lens diameter | 63.8mm |
| Lens Length | 108mm |
| Lens mount | E-mount |
| Tilt Shift | No |
| Lens color | Black |
| Lens type | Zoom |
| Extender | No |
| Lens suitable for | APS-C |
| Aperture (f) | 4.5 |
| Optical zoom | 3.8x |
| Focal length | 55mm |
| Minimum focal length | 55mm |
| Maximum focal length | 210mm |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Zoom | Yes |
| Anamorphic | No |
| Macro | No |
| Weight | 345g |
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