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| |  | Lens Accessories | | Home » » | | | | | | | Description: | | This superb telephoto zoom lens for your a DSLR camera has a smooth and silent AF operation with 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. An excellent all-around lens. *Please note: DT lenses are not recommended for use with the DSLR-A900. | | | Features: | |
• Small size, light weight telephoto zoom lens
• 35mm focal length equivelant; 82.5-300mm
• Smooth and silent AF operation with built-in motor (SAM)
• Closest focus distance: 0.95m; Maximum magnification: 0.29x
• Please note: DT lenses are not recommended for use with the DSLR-A900
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.17 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.54 inches | | Product Height:
| 4.09 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.08 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 3 reviews |
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 Surprising Optical QualitySep 10, 2010
I purchased this lens on the strength of reviews I have read on various websites, and I was not disappointed. For a lens at this price the quality of the optics is superb. The SAM focus motor is smooth and quiet and the lens is quite compact. It's all plastic construction is a bit of a concern, in particular the plastic mount, however thats what keeps it lightweight. Regardless of the materials used the fit and finish of the lens is very nice. Highly recommended for those on a budget in need of a 200mm zoom, and those who need this range in a compact lightweight package.
A great entry level DT telephoto lensAug 23, 2010
The SAL55200 SAM is probably the most affordable telephoto zoom lens being offered by Sony at the moment. The model has replaced the more powerful SAL75300 lens in Sony's more recent dual-lens camera packages. The lens can be found bundled with dual-lens packages for Sony alpha bodies such as the DSLR-230, DSLR-290, DSLR-330, DSLR-380, DSLR-390, DSLR-450, DSLR-500 and the DSLR-550.
Despite the price of the lens and its lack of reach compared to the SAL75300, and the fact that it only supports APS-C sensors, the optical performance of this affordable zoom more than makes it a worthy accessory to any hobbyist and enthusiast. Purple fringing is visible at higher focal lengths along strong constrasting edges, but the effect is very well controlled. The lens works beautifully under moderate sunlit conditions, and the reach of the lens makes it a great portrait lens when the subject is camera shy. At focal lengths between 150-200mm, the compressed perspective and increased perceived defocusing will bring out the subject beautifully while pushing the background into a haze without any obvious color distortions, typical of a good quality DSLR telephoto lens.
Unfortunately for most of us, the single lens package with the SAL1855 is more common for most newer Sony DSLR packages. Since the upgrade price from the single lens package to the dual lens package is usually bewteen 60 to 100 dollars, I would advice anyone who is out to get their first Sony DSLR (or a replacement unit) to get their hands on this lens as part of a dual-lens package. Totally worth the money.
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 A good lens for the priceJul 29, 2010
This lens is not the ultimate lens for a DSLR camera. Nevertheless I think is a good choice as a matter of fact the quality is beyond my previous expectations. In my recent trip to South Africa I was able to take beautiful pictures with this lens even if I think that I need a wide angle lens.
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