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Compact Design, All-Around Versatility This high-value 55-200mm zoom lens covers a wide range of medium to long-distance telephoto applications -- and its lightweight design lets you leave it on-camera or carry it easily as an accessory lens for special purposes (35mm equivalent: 82.5-300mm).

DT Lens Design The SAL-DT55200 is specially designed for the APS-size CCD imager used in Sony á (alpha) DSLR cameras. APS-size sensors are smaller than a 35mm-format film frame, so the focal distance to cover the same field of view can be about 2/3 shorter -- allowing a more compact lens design.

Short Minimum Focusing Distance With the ability to focus as closely as 3 feet (.95m), this telephoto lens also lets you move in for dramatic shots of people, natural subjects and close-up details.

In-Camera Image Stabilization A major reason for its compact, lightweight design is the benefit of Super SteadyShot® in-camera image stabilization, built into every Sony á system DSLR -- and enabling accessory lenses to eliminate the extra weight and expense of in-lens stabilization mechanisms.

Multi-Element Design The SAL-DT55200 is designed with 13 lens elements in 9 groups, with precision focusing performance and smooth zoom operation.

ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass Because light of different wavelength (or color) bends at different angles when it passes through a lens, ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass is used to eliminate chromatic aberration by correcting certain wavelengths of light for sharp, clear images with well defined colors.

Focal Length: APS-C DSLR 35mm equivalent - 82.5 - 300
Filter Diameter: 55 mm
Minimum Focus Distance: 3' 1” (95 cm)
Magnification: x 0.29
Lens Groups-Elements: 13 elements 9 groups including 1 ED glass element
Distance Encoder: Yes
Aperture (Max.): f/4 - 5.6
Aperture (Min.): f/28 - 32
Blades: Circular Aperture
Aspheric Elements: no aspheric
Lens Type: Telephoto & Telephoto Zoom
Weight (Approx.): 10.4 oz (295g)
Dimensions (Approx.): 2 13/16 x 3 5/16" (71.5 x 85 mm)