Description:
If you don't have a telephoto zoom lens in your arsenal, this is a great
place to start. The superb multi-purpose SAL-DT55200 55-200mm f4-5.6 telephoto
zoom lens is an excellent all-around value, covering the medium to long-distance
telephoto range you will use most. It also provides close minimum focusing
distance of about 3 feet (.95m), for tight shots of people, natural subjects and
close-up details. Its compact, lightweight design makes it easy to carry as your
standard or accessory lensand all your shots will benefit from the Sony Super
SteadyShot image stabilization system built into every Sony α system DSLR. (35mm
equivalent: 82.5-300mm).
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 α (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 α 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.
