Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSSvsSony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
55-210mm / F4.5-6.3
83-315mm equiv.
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FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
70-300mm / F4.5-5.6
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Which to choose
When the E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS suits you better
- Weight509g lighter, so easier to carry
When the FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-300mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS108mm long × 63.8mm diameter
- FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS143.5mm long × 84mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS | Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 55mm | 70mm | −15mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 210mm | 300mm | −90mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F4.5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F5.6 | 0.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 1m | 90cm | +0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | 0.31× | −0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 345g | 854g | −509g |
| Length | 108mm | 143.5mm | −35.5mm |
| Diameter | 63.8mm | 84mm | −20.2mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 72mm | −23mm |
| Released | 2011 | 2016 | −5year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS relative to FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
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FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
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