Product Comparison: Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS vs Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE


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General Specifications
Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
The SEL55210 offers the reach you need for subjects such as sports and nature. Built-in image stabilisation reduces blur when shooting at long range or in low light.
From sweeping landscapes through portraits to sports and wildlife, this lens will cover it all. In 35mm full-frame format terms the 11x zoom range of this lens goes from 27mm wide to 300mm telephoto, with superb image quality all the way thanks to an advanced optical design and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Sony E
Sony E
Maximum Aperture
4.5 /f
3.5 /f
Minimum Focal Length
55 millimeters
18 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
210 millimeters
200 millimeters
Lens Type
Telephoto zoom
Telephoto zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • The images it produces are clean and sharp.
  • The images are sharp and clear at almost all the focal range.
  • Good product, great aperture and focal length.
  • No problem with the sharpness or the image quality.
  • Quite small aperture.
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • The quality of the photos is great. Great focal length.
  • It is lightweight, relatively compact and produces excellent images.
  • The zoom ring is smooth. Great aperture.
  • Pictures at 200mm are excellent.
  • Fast, easy to use and lightweight and the clarity of pictures was super.
Size & Weight
Height
2.5 in.
2.67 in.
Width
2.5 in.
2.67 in.
Depth
4.25 in.
3.82 in.
Weight
12.2 oz.
16.3 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • It's light, cheap and compact.
  • Well worth the money! Light weight and well built.
  • Lightweight, reasonable size, image stabilization and low cost.
  • It is lightweight and works great.
  • The weight is very light, it's good when I go travel!
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • I really like this lens. Amazing size.
  • Very light and all round lens.
  • It is really nice lens. It is small and light.
  • I love this lens. It is the perfect all in one lens. Good size and weight.
  • The lens is reasonably light and has a small profile.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
39.36 in.
19.7 in.
Field Of View
29° - 7°40'
76° - 8°
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • Image stabilization works well.
  • The lens has stabilization, making it easier to handhold and still get a sharp picture.
  • The autofocus is great, especially in daytime light.
  • The focus and zoom rings turn smoothly.
  • Produces excellent photos. Autofocus and image stabilization work quite well.
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • The zoom and focus controls are very smooth.
  • The lens produce very good quality images.
  • The LE version of this lens is amazing! Great focus.
  • Fast autofocus and super steady OSS.
  • Focusing is quick and easy.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Sony
Sony
Sensor Type Compatibility
DX-format
DX-format
Lens Groups and Elements
13 Elements in 9 Groups
17 Elements in 13 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
7
7
Filter Diameter
49 millimeters
62 millimeters
Extras
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Circular aperture, Direct Manual Focus
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Macro mode, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Circular aperture, Direct Manual Focus
What customers say about "Features"
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • The lens performs well on Sony A7 full frame cameras.
  • Well constructed solid lens.
  • Very good lens, especially for its price.
  • Images are crisp and colour balanced.
  • Good images and fast focusing.
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • I like having the option to lock the zooming mechanism.
  • It is a great combination of compact size, sharp image quality, and great zoom.
  • The bokeh is very good and it is plenty sharp.
  • Macro use is excellent when combined with extension tubes.
  • It performed very well. Great features.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
299.99 $
849.99 $


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