The AF performance is pretty good for a contrast detection system (albeit highly dependent on the base camera). AF operations are basically noiseless. Manual focusing works "by wire" so the focus ring is not directly coupled to the focus gears but to the AF motor.

Really, this is the only Sony NEX e-mount alternative for a decent telephoto. It's quite sharp but at the long end of the zoom the aperture is quite restricted and require some manual compensation in certain conditions.

The lens has an excellent range and does its job perfectly. This helps me in utilizing full potential of my NEX 5R ,as the 18-55 lens is certainly not enough! However, I am not satisfied with the seller "Sunset Electronics", who listed this item as brand now, but, nowhere mentioned that the lens has...

We already feared to publish poor results but the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS performed better than expected on the NEX 7 with its difficult 24 megapixel sensor. The lens is surely not remotely capable of exploiting the potential of this sensor but the results are generally decent - at least from...

nice package from sony

The sony 55-210 is definitely for those looking for a zoom lens on a budget, especially since there's not much selection in the market in the first place. The image quality is average, but adequate. You pay for what you get. If you are looking for top notch IQ, you shouldn't be looking at this.

With the few uses of this lens so far, I have been happy with the build, image quality and range it adds to the 18-55mm kit lens without the high cost of the 18-200mm other option.

Very good value mild-to-long telephoto all-rounder although image can be a little soft at times. Focussing is noticably slower than the standard lens.

Easily Interchangeable; Lightweight

Slow Focus

Light, good optical quality, smooth operation both zooming and focussing. Nice light-weight hood provided and metal rear mounting ring. High quality consumer lens tha delivers nice images with excellent OSS. Highly recommended for travel pics and even sports in good light.

Light,very good color and image quality

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very nice compliment to the kit lens for my sony A6000 -- picks up at the 55 mm focal length and gives good reach for more distant subjects. this makes for a compact and light weight kit for travel and hiking. focus is fast and accurate. OSS makes for reasonable hand holding of telephoto shots.