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Mon November 23, 2009
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100% of reviewers
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8.0
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supersize
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Description:
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Features
Sony DT 55-200mm f4-5.6 Lens is a medium to telephoto lens with internal focus motor offering 35mm equivalent focal lengths of 82.5-300mm on a Sony Alpha digital SLR. It is both compact and lightweight, making it a useful ''take everywhere'' lens. As one of Sony's DT lenses it has been designed specifically for use with their APS-C sized digital sensors in the Sony Alpha range of cameras.
Please be aware that the features/specifications can differ from country to country.
• Versatile telephoto zoom lens covering wide range of applications
• DT lens design optimised for cameras with APS-C sensor: light, compact and easy to carry
• Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) for smooth AF operation
Technical specifications
Zoom or Prime Zoom
Focal length (wide) 55
Focal length (tele) 200
Max aperture (wide) 4
Max aperture (tele) 5.6
Autofocus motor Yes
Lens mount Sony/Minolta
Sensor Format APS-C size
Filter thread (mm) 55
Minimum focus distance 0.95m
Weight (g) 295
Size 71.5X85
Colour Black
Minimum aperture 32-45
Lens elements 13
Lens groups 9
Aperture blades 9
Focus mechanism AF
MF switch Yes
Tele-converter compatibility No
Enlargement Ratio 1:3.4
Supplied Accessories
Front lens cap
Rear lens cap
Circular hood
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Keywords:
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Sony 55-200 DT f4-5.6
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Author
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olli
Been here a while
Registered: March 2009
Location: Tbilisi
Posts: 340
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Review Date: Mon November 23, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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sharp through most of the range, lightweight, cheap
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Cons:
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plastic construction, soft after 160
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This is Sony's version of the Tamron 55-200 4-5.6 with the changes being mostly cosmetic, though it does have a much more usable focus ring.
For an occasional telephoto user this is a good choice - it is very compact and lightweight and it is cheap (though the Tamron version is cheaper still.) It's mostly made of plastic, including the mount, but feels solid enough.
Performance is excellent for the price - not up to the levels of those nice expensive 70-200's but certainly better than the cheap 70-300's out there. The lens is acceptably sharp right out to 160/170 when it does start to get a little soft. It's also worth noting that it hold its f4 aperture out to 135 and only hits f5.6 at 160.
Generally if money is tight or if you are only an occasional telephoto user this is a good choice. For users of other cameras the Tamron version is broadly identical in performance and is available in a variety of mounts.
Note: This review refers to the older version of this lens. A newer version is now available with a lens based focus motor. Reviews I have read suggest the performance of this version is similar.
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