Used Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens Version 2 for (alpha) DSLR Camera

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2025-01-06T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

SAL 502002 E-mount lens

I bought quite a while ago. I recently traded it in along with my A99M2 and A77M2 because I switched to Sony A7R V. While I had the lens I enjoyed using it. The pictures are sharp and great travel lens.

PGEGJR

2022-01-18T00:27:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Adorama is a delight to deal with!

I purchased zoom lens as a very last minute Christmas gift for my daughter. I was concerned about whether the lens would be the proper fit for her camera and how Adorama would be to deal with. I am very pleased to say that both the lens and Adorama were perfect! I am so glad I found this company for our future camera needs!!

JULIE S.

2019-09-24T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Light but not Sharp

This lens doesn't have full compatibility with A77M2 and A99M2.

GEGIJR

2019-06-13T05:55:04

Rated 4 out of 5

Good value

I like using the lens on my Sony A200. I can now get to photograph actual landscapes from distance since I only had the default kit lens. My only issue is that the lens I bought with a filter kit. The filters are fine but the polarizing lens won't allow the hood,which came with the lens, to be installed. the knurled ring around the polarizing filter was to large to allow installation. The fallacy of buying online without actually seeing if the devices will work together.

Peter A.

2019-02-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Favorite lens

I got my kid a sony with 2 lens in high school, this was one of them. She got so many great shots with this lens! She has got a great student job shooting campus photos including sporting events. For a young person this lens is not only affordable but really expands their options.

SBoyceRN

2018-09-27T08:34:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice lens for the price.

I like this lens but am wishing for a comparable Carl Zeiss lens.

TRACEY V.

2015-09-18T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens. It zooms alot farther than a 18mm-55mm.

I use it for landscape, bird & wildlife photography. It zooms alot farther than my old lens.

Chris

2015-01-30T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Looking forward to trying it out

I bought this lens in preparation for a forthcoming holiday. Although I have yet to try it in the field, I am impressed by the quality and operation of the lens. It enhances the capability of my Alpha 55 camera and looks good without being too bulky to carry around and is very easy to fit and change.

Willat 1.

2015-01-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great price

Brought for my partner as a crimbo prezzie. We have just had a baby boy so wanted to capture every moment.

jo613

2014-12-07T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Reasonable kit lens.

This lens came as a kit lens with my Alpha 58 SLT. It has useful range and is good for general photography. It is not the sharpest out there but it is not the most expensive. A good general zoom to have in the bag.

clarkieathome

2013-09-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Product

Easy to use

AlanLuu

2013-07-08T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Lens

This lens produces outstanding images with my A55 camera. However, zooming in and out is not very smooth. This should not be in a lens of otherwise high quality. Quality control slipped on this one.

trentw1966

2013-01-01T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Works well!

A all round good lens.

EDWARD L.

2012-07-08T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony DT 55-200mm lens

Great all around telephoto zoom at a value price

JohnP

2012-06-18T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great lens for the price

Got this lens recently and I must say I love the results. Zooms in nicely, focuses pretty smooth, captures great colors. Couldn't be happier.

Xenab

2012-06-17T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Sony Zoom Lense

Very nice product

Brian

2012-06-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Value

I bought this to replace/augment an older minolta 100-300mm lens that was pretty soft. This has become my primary lens since I shoot mainly outdoors. I love that it's fast with the AF and produces nice crisp photos with good color. I rarely experience the AF "hunting" like some lenses do in lower light. There are times I wish I had a bit more reach with it, and when wanting to zoom in close I'm often unable to get as tight as I want since you have to be at least 3.5ft from your subject. Those are minor nits considering the capabilities and price of this lens. For the price, I couldn't be happier with this lens.

Playswithrocks

2012-05-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

GREAT LENS.

Lens has great quality and versitility of zoom for open field shots and just about anything else. The autofocus is very quiet and therefore great for wildlife. You can't get a better lens for even twice the price. (The pics look much better than here.)

yeper

2012-04-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great value

fantastic lens to add to your collection...easy to use and results are fantastic!...

deltadave44

2012-03-04T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Quality intermediate Lens

Good intermediate lens -

Don H.

2012-02-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Purchase and Great Lens!

This is a great portable telephoto lens. The image quality is pretty solid; especially considering its pricepoint. It's a very reliable lens, there aren't very many cons. The optics aren't bad either, light fall off isn't too bad, bokeh isn't bad, and overall, the image quality isn't bad. For its pricepoint, there really is nothing to complain about. I absolutely recommend buying this if you want an ultra portable telephoto lens.

Successful

2011-12-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I love this lens

I received this lens with my new a55 as an early Christmas gift and I absolutely love it. I am an amateur photographer and I have a lot to learn, and so far, I feel like this is the perfect lens for me to learn with. I have been able to take a wide range of photos with this lens; including portraits, landscapes, flowers, action shots, and even food. Although you have to be rather far from a subject to get a good shot, and it doesn't always focus as quickly as I want it to (which is only sometimes frustrating when I'm taking pictures of my step kids who are constantly on the go) I would say this is a perfect lens for any beginner or a good day to day lens for anyone. Also, the photo quality on this site do not do these photo's justice because they actually came out to be much more vivid and pristine.

ChelseaDH

2011-10-30T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Lens hood does not lock into place

It's a shame that the enjoyment of using the lens is interrupted every half hour when the lens hood falls off into the dirt. The provided lens hood doesn't lock into place, so simply walking around holding the camera is enough to loosen the lens hood until (surprisingly soon, and surprisingly often) it falls off the lens. So far I haven't figured out how to work-around this problem - because the front lens element turns when focusing, simply taping the lens hood onto the lens won't work. (Similarly, it's a little annoying that no lens-cap-strap is provided to attach the lens-cap to the body of the camera. A lens-cap-strap was provided with the simple DSC-H9 camera - why not with this kit zoom lens?).

Isaac

2011-01-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A must product

A good Tri-pod is recomended, then stand by for excellent results

RODNEY J.

2011-01-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great addition to camera

This lens extends the real capabilities of the camera. It reaches out with speed and rapid focusing. Must have item for the camera bag.

Mr.Rod

2011-01-12T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

New acquisition, but great choice

Just got this (12/25/10) so its a bit early. So far have been using it in wildlife/bird photos and its performed quite well. Very well built and looks like it will last a long time. Made some excellent shots of difficult birds.

OmaLiz

2010-10-07T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice all around lense

Overall this is a great lense. I am just getting into the hobby and am very surprised of the photos I have been able to take with this lense. My father is a die hard Nikon person and he is impressed with the quality of photos I am producing with the 200mm on my A-330. For the price, buy it. You will not be upset. The included photos do not do it justice. They are actually much clearer and do not have the grainy fuzz you see here.

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Sony 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Sony

  • MPN

    SAL-55200-2

  • Lens Series

    Sony DT

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Standard to Telephoto Zoom

  • Lens Mount

    Sony Alpha

  • Format Compatibility

    APS-C / DX

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    N/A

  • Closest Focus Distance

    37" / 95cm

  • Distance Information

    N/A

  • Built-In Motor

    N/A

  • Focal Length

    55-200mm

  • Angle Of View

    28 - 7 deg.

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    N/A

  • Coverage

    N/A

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/32-45

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/4-5.6

  • Maximum Magnification

    N/A

  • Lens Coating

    N/A

  • Aspherical Elements

    N/A

  • ED Glass Elements

    N/A

  • Filter Size

    55mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    13 Elements / 9 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    7

  • Dimensions

    2.81 x 3.35" (71.4 x 85.1mm)

  • Weight

    10.76oz / 305g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    None

  • Tripod Collar

    N/A

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    N/A

  • Dust Resistant

    N/A

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About Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens Version 2 for (alpha) DSLR Camera

FEATURED REVIEWS

Excellent Value

By Playswithrocks

I bought this to replace/augment an older minolta 100-300mm lens that was pretty soft. This has become my primary lens since I shoot mainly outdoors. I love that it's fast with the AF and produces nice crisp photos with good color. I rarely experience the AF "hunting" like some lenses do in lower light. There are times I wish I had a bit more reach with it, and when wanting to zoom in close I'm often unable to get as tight as I want since you have to be at least 3.5ft from your subject. Those...

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GREAT LENS.

By yeper

Lens has great quality and versitility of zoom for open field shots and just about anything else. The autofocus is very quiet and therefore great for wildlife. You can't get a better lens for even twice the price. (The pics look much better than here.)

Sony 55-200mm F4.0-5.6 SAM Telephoto Zoom Lens

So you’ve just encountered a deer and you know you absolutely have to take a professional-quality photo before the opportunity is lost. Do you use a standard lens? Not when you require something with a little more zooming power. Enter the Sony 55-200mm F4.0-5.6 SAM Telephoto Zoom Lens, capable of a 4x zoom that loses none of the integrity of your standard shot.

Product Highlights

  • Autofocus you can rely on is essential for anyone who wants to use a telephoto zoom lens with accuracy. The Sony 55-200mm delivers on this with a quiet, ideal-performing autofocus that gets out of your way and lets you take the shot.
  • Versatile enough to handle everything from low light scenes to wildlife photos to weddings—and we know how wedding photos can seem like herding wildlife—this camera lens is ideal for handling everything that life throws at you, even if life throws you rare photo opportunities that require a zoom.
  • Consistent for those who require consistency, including everyone from amateur photo enthusiasts to the most seasoned of veteran photographer professionals.

Want to get zoomin’? Then try out the Sony 55-200mm as soon as possible; you won’t regret it when that deer shows itself and you know you have just one chance to take a photograph that will say more than a thousand words.

Learn about the Sony 55-200mm F4.0-5.6 SAM Telephoto Zoom Lens

Any serious cinematographer or photographer will tell you that you can produce some of the most beautiful possible images with telephoto lenses. But let’s talk specifics: the Sony 55-200mm F4.0-5.6 SAM Telephoto Zoom Lens is more than just an ordinary telephoto lens. As a telephoto lens for your DSLR camera, it’s designed to provide even the most casual photography events with a lens capable of astonishing clarity, zoom, and more. What do you say we at Adorama zoom in on this fine piece of photographic technology to see exactly what makes the Sony 55-200mm so effective?

  • Astounding zoom ability. Where else to begin? A telephoto zoom lens like the Sony 55-200mm has to have some serious zooming power if it’s going to attract your attention. And more than that: it’s going to need to deliver zoomed-in photographs with brilliant clarity and beauty. Covering a range of 82.5mm to 300mm telephoto zoom, which comes in at 4x, this zoom lens has everything you could want if you were to photograph wildlife from a distance, or even create a baroque effect on portraits.
  • Auto-focus with power. One of the top-rated features of the Sony 55-200mm is its ability to shift focus automatically and with smoothness and real power. Did we say “power”? Yes, we did: you need an auto-focus with plenty of capacity if it’s going to handle the demands of a telephoto lens of this magnitude. As you shift from 4x zoom and down, you won’t have to worry about your camera keeping up with you. We at Adorama know that’s an important feature of telephoto lenses, especially when photographing live events and wildlife.
  • Interchangeability you can count on. Just saw something that you want to photograph right away, but it’s too far away for your standard lens? It’s time to shift to a telephoto lens. And for that, you’ll need a telephoto lens that delivers on interchangeability, making it easy for you to switch up the zooming power of your camera without the hassle typically associated with such switches. In fact, interchangeability is one of the customers’ top-rated features of this Sony lens.
  • Ease of use. If you’re going to count on a lens’s interchangeability, then you’re also going to need that lens to be lightweight enough to carry with you everywhere, not to mention durable enough to handle the constant travel. Customers have also rated this telephoto zoom lens as excelling in both departments, allowing you to securely store your Sony telephoto lens (with front and rear lens caps, which come provided) and not give it a second thought. That’s the kind of reliability professional photographers need in their lenses.
  • Versatility. It’s about more than zooming in and zooming out with this kind of lens—you also have to trust that the lens will consistently provide you with the crisp, high-quality pictures you’re looking for. Customers rate this camera best for using in wildlife, sports and action, weddings, video, and even landscape and scenery, giving you the ability to use it no matter what the occasion calls for.

Ideal both for first-time buyers and for professional photography enthusiasts, the Sony 55-200mm F4.0-5.6 SAM Telephoto Zoom Lens is a high-quality, auto-focusing lens that will give you access to many more shots than your usual lens is capable of. Rated best for wildlife, landscapes, weddings, live action, low light, video, and possibly the best lens for sports photography, everyone from photo enthusiasts to pro photographers. Procure your Sony 55-200 today.

From the Manufacturer
The Sony SAL-55200 telephoto zoom lens for your a DSLR camera has a smooth and silent AF operation with a built-in motor to handle themed range to telephoto zoom shots. In 35mm equivalent, it covers midrange 82.5mm to 300mm telephoto zoom (4x), ideal for shooting portraits, sports, wildlife and more.

Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens Version 2 for (alpha) DSLR Camera Features

  • SteadyShot INSIDE In-Camera Image Stabilization: A major reason for its compact, lightweight lens design is the benefit of SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization, enabling lenses to eliminate the extra weight and expense of in-lens stabilization mechanisms
  • DT Lens Design: A more compact, lightweight lens designed specifically for the APS-size CCD imager used in some Sony a (alpha) DSLR cameras
  • Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM): The built-in Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) eliminates the need to use a mechanical coupling system in the camera body to transfer auto focus (AF) drive power and control signals to the lens
  • ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass: To reduce chromatic aberration at telephoto extension, correcting certain wavelengths of light for sharp, clear images with well defined colors
  • Circular Aperture: Because aperture blades form a near circle at the wide openings used for low-light shots, spot-light sources have a pleasing circular defocused effect