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Sony 55-210mm Telephoto Lens Review - Still Valuable after a Decade!
In this video I review the Sony 55-210mm Telephoto Lens and why its still Valuable after a decade! I recently purchased the black version of this lens and the model number is SEL55210. I go over the things I love about the lens, the things I don't care for, and what I plan on using the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens for in my daily photography use. I start off with explaining that the lens was originally released in 2011 and that it is a 10 year old lens. I go into detail about the optical steady shot stabilization, the sharpness of the lens, the power of the zoom and I also show samples of how well the Telephoto Zoom works and the quality of pictures it can take. I talk about the quality and the construction of the lens and how it feels a little cheap and plasticky. This Telephoto Lens is very affordable and works for the Sony E-Mount cameras with APS-C size sensors. The manual zoom is also a little stiff and this makes it difficult for doing filming projects. My ultimate goal is to get a high quality close up picture of a hawk here in San Diego and unfortunately this Sony E 55-210mm Telephoto Lens did not do the trick. I end the video with pictures I took on a recent trip to the San Diego Safari Park to test out the lens on my Sony A6400 mirrorless camera. This lens is also compatible with the Sony a6000, a6100, a6500, and a6600.
Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:18 Lens Intro
0:51 What I will be Discussing
01:21 My Favorite Features of the Lens
02:26 Things I Don't Care for on the Lens
03:35 What I Plan on Using the Lens for
04:21 My Overall Opinion of the Lens
04:53 Photo Samples from the San Diego Safari Park
06:01 Outro
Thanks for Watching!
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7Artisans 60mm F2.8 Macro Lens Review - Affordable and Impressive and Great for Beginners!
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In this video I review the 7artisans 60mm f2.8 Macro Lens, its Affordable and Impressive and Great for Beginners. This is a APS-C Macro Lens with a 1:1 magnification and it is made for the Sony E-Mount system. It cost only about $160 and it is made of good durable components including a full metal body. I go into detail about the Specs and Features this 7Artisans 60mm F2.8 Macro Lens has to off...
How to Reduce Camera Wind Noise - Before and After Results - Installation Video
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In this video I show you how to Reduce Camera Wind Noise, I also show before and after results and an Installation Video. I take my Sony A6400 Mirrorless Camera outdoors to do a side by side comparison test. The experiment involves the Sony A6400 camera's internal microphone With and Without Windscreens installed. The results are very impressive and you'll be able to hear it for yourself. Altho...
Sony 18-105mm F4 G-Series Lens Review. Sigma 16mm vs. Sony 18-105mm
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In this Video I Review the Pros and Cons of the Sony 18-105mm F4 G-Series Lens. I also give my opinion on how the Sony 18-105mm F4 G-Series Lens vs. my Sigma 16mm F 1.4 Lens. Overall, I am Extremely Impressed with this lens. It works GREAT with my Sony A6400 Mirrorless Camera and it is VERY Versatile. Its comes with an Internal Zoom, a Constant F/4 Aperture, OSS Optical Steady Shot, and it is a...
The Exposure Triangle for Beginners - How to Learn Camera Exposure
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In this video I explain the Exposure Triangle for Beginners and How to Learn the Different Camera Exposure Settings. I give detail on the importance of understanding the three exposure settings and also how to use them. I go into the specifics on how the Aperture, Shutter speed, and ISO work on a Camera. I show why it is so crucial for an Amateur Photographer to understand. I give examples and ...
Sigma 16mm F1.4 Review - Best LENS for an Amateur Photographer?
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Is the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for the Sony E Mount the Best Lens for an Amateur Photographer in 2021? This is the first lens I purchased for my Sony a6400 Camera and in this video I let you know my overall feeling about my purchase. I am an amateur photographer and I feel this is one of the best starting lenses for someone who is new to photography. It is very easy for any phot...
Sony A 6400 Camera Review - Mirrorless or DSLR?
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In this video I review the Sony A 6400 Camera and I answer the question of Mirrorless or DSLR? I talk about my journey so far as a Beginner Photographer. I discuss why I chose the Sony A6400 over the Sony A6100 APS-C Crop Sensor Camera. I go into detail about how well features like the autofocus, size, ease of use, and user interface work on the Sony A6400. I also talk about my experience over ...
Paul's Pursuit Intro - My Journey to Learn a Little Bit of Everything
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This is Paul's Pursuit Intro and this channel will be about my Journey to learn a little bit of everything. This channel will be a personal journal of my pursuit to Happiness. This is a Quick Introduction Video explaining why I created this channel and what my plans are moving forward. Through the years I have taken on many new hobbies such as Mountain Biking, Hiking, Building Computers, Video ...

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  • @seanpuello
    @seanpuello Місяць тому

    its definitely a massive upgrade from the stock one that comes with the a6000

  • @WorthWings
    @WorthWings 2 місяці тому

    Would this work well for plane spotting? It's something i want to get in too but all the other lenses are expensive and i could get one of these for 160€ which is not bad.

  • @toadq12
    @toadq12 4 місяці тому

    thank you, great review. hope the flies taste good at 5:39

  • @jk-qe3jj
    @jk-qe3jj 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful photos at the end.

  • @davidkomar6612
    @davidkomar6612 6 місяців тому

    I was thinking the 70-350 but it costs 900 bucks, but this is a steal for 300. But if the reach isn't that good and image quality either maybe opt for the 70-350 if I wanna shoot like birds of prey, eagles n stuff? Although good for a beginner starter??

  • @adammaysz9356
    @adammaysz9356 7 місяців тому

    Plastic? It's build for metal

  • @jaredalbin5658
    @jaredalbin5658 8 місяців тому

    Besides the kit lens and this one, what other Sony lens has OSS?

  • @jaredalbin5658
    @jaredalbin5658 8 місяців тому

    Love the zoo shots! Gives me a great idea of what this lens can do. I recently used my Sigma 56mm and added 1.5x optical zoom, so I guess it was getting 84mm out of it...but that comes at the cost of auto-eye detect. :( So I'm excited to try the 55-210mm next time.

  • @jaredalbin5658
    @jaredalbin5658 8 місяців тому

    I got it for $100 used on Amazon! I dig it for my first telephoto lens on my ZV-E10

  • @sathamhussain5319
    @sathamhussain5319 10 місяців тому

    Hi sir pls reply for me Which lens is best for photography and videography 18-105 f4 sony Or Tamron 18-300 f 3.5-6.3

  • @ManoranjanMudra
    @ManoranjanMudra 10 місяців тому

    Sir which camera u use in this video ? Pls reply. I am gonna purchase a camera.

  • @irenesanjay
    @irenesanjay Рік тому

    have you used it for Live streaming. i got the Sony ZV E10 camera yesterday and planning to use 18-105mm f4

  • @jonx76
    @jonx76 Рік тому

    Amazing videos and pics man! Keep it up!

  • @billyholic
    @billyholic Рік тому

    F11 is its sharpest Aperature n shiieeeet using dat will help get sharp photos n shiieet

  • @wazoheat
    @wazoheat Рік тому

    Great video! Any comments on how long the adhesive lasts? I am worried that by cutting out so much of the stickers the covers will be prone to falling off.

  • @Sneakywanderer
    @Sneakywanderer Рік тому

    I am not happy with this lens, images are not sharp and this is an okayish lens

  • @treborikki
    @treborikki Рік тому

    Cool!

  • @cpr1087
    @cpr1087 Рік тому

    I can better off using my samyang 85mm f1.4 lens than this lens for better details?

  • @ishaanayan607
    @ishaanayan607 Рік тому

    I'm super satisfied with beginning

  • @lengdelagua
    @lengdelagua Рік тому

    Hi. I’m super confused with this and Tamron 17-70 but Sony wins for all around purpose right? Good for travel? Or should I go straight to tamron for my first lens?

    • @MrPFMneto
      @MrPFMneto Рік тому

      Me too. My conclusion is that the Sony is more suited to video shooters (power zoom, fixed lens extension for gimbal balance and fixed F 4.0, better AF iteration). But the Tameron is sharper and faster (F2.8). That said I still didn't make my mind on purchasing

  • @JimIBobIJones
    @JimIBobIJones Рік тому

    The big trade-off that anyone buying this as an "all rounder" should be aware of is that f4 isn't quite good enough for indoor and low light photography. The determining factor should be whether you need that wide zoom range. If its a no, then there are much better options out there - like the Tamron 17-70mm or the Sony 16-55mm - both of which come with a faster f2.8 aperture and are much sharper than the 18-105. Personally, I don't see it as a good choice for your main lens or as a "do it all" all rounder kit lens replacement. F4 on a APSC crop factor just isn't good enough for those roles. Where it excels is as a lens that fills in gaps in your line-up. I like to shoot with primes but am a "hobbyist" so don't have the budget for more than 5 or 6 lenses (if you count the crappy kit lens), and have primes going from 9mm-50mm. Very few of my shots go beyond that range, but when I need it the 18-105 is a great "gap filler" - also its a great backup when I can only bring 2 or 3 lenses with me or if I stumble on a great shot that I didn't bring the right focal length prime for.

  • @pieroquintana969
    @pieroquintana969 Рік тому

    Nice review!, i also own a sony a6400 and i was planing in buying this lens, your video was really helpful!

  • @jaerials5543
    @jaerials5543 Рік тому

    Sony 18 105 is good for wedding photography?

  • @borneoboii5776
    @borneoboii5776 Рік тому

    so distracting that you're looking at the screen instead of the lens

  • @LyAnnArtist
    @LyAnnArtist Рік тому

    I really like your review! The best is when you changed the camera to show us the difference

  • @Rituraj12351
    @Rituraj12351 2 роки тому

    Can I use sony zv e10

  • @dineshphotography7725
    @dineshphotography7725 2 роки тому

    Can I use this for sony 7m4??

  • @robertmeyerson1618
    @robertmeyerson1618 2 роки тому

    Whenever I use this lens, I run the images through Topaz Sharpen AI.

  • @pxtokarev
    @pxtokarev 2 роки тому

    Mine will arrive next week from Germany,

  • @p0rt0b0y
    @p0rt0b0y 2 роки тому

    The bird was bumping along to the tune.

  • @kevinsim1514
    @kevinsim1514 2 роки тому

    Here’s something fun to try out: set the file to 5 Mb jpegs, and set the zoom to digital zoom. This unlocks 8x zoom. Image quality results may vary though.

  • @moritz-zee
    @moritz-zee 2 роки тому

    Hey, when I zoom my focus lost place and didn't fit. Even with Follow Focus. Any suggestions?

  • @DarkZaddyx
    @DarkZaddyx 2 роки тому

    100th subscriber wooooooooo

  • @sarwita77
    @sarwita77 2 роки тому

    in good condition of light good perform

  • @TokenCast
    @TokenCast 2 роки тому

    This is a full frame lense right?

    • @akbarkamdar4906
      @akbarkamdar4906 2 роки тому

      No, this is an APSC lens. A full frame Sony camera will automatically switch to crop mode when this lens is fitted

  • @peterlammersma2109
    @peterlammersma2109 2 роки тому

    This lens you use looks different than most 55-210mm images I see. Yours looks thicker? Are there two versions of this lens?

    •  5 місяців тому

      It's because of the hood.

  • @andeverythingelse8739
    @andeverythingelse8739 2 роки тому

    All came good but I have 7 artissans lens macro for rf mount I tried macro but I am not getting this much clear and closer images.

  • @zack2396tube
    @zack2396tube 2 роки тому

    Great review. How is it in low light conditions?

  • @digitalx3136
    @digitalx3136 2 роки тому

    will this lens work with a Sony A7R2?

  • @jmitra007
    @jmitra007 2 роки тому

    I have Sony A6400 with 18-135mm zoom lens. Can I purchase this Sony 55-210mm Telephoto Lens further. Please let me know.

  • @OMPAREROCK
    @OMPAREROCK 2 роки тому

    Saludos, Tengo una Sony A6000, ¿alguien puede confirmar que esta lente sony 18-105 f4 no permite compensación de lente/distorsión? Gracias.

  • @TheShekkaSL
    @TheShekkaSL 2 роки тому

    Superb video please continue this channel

  • @aravwattal4034
    @aravwattal4034 2 роки тому

    Is this Lens Good Enough for Sony Zv e10 as far photography is Concerned?

    • @AtactHD
      @AtactHD Рік тому

      It's incredible for the price

  • @georgesmith3022
    @georgesmith3022 2 роки тому

    did you consider the sony 18-135? some reviews say it has better sharpness

  • @shaunbruce8357
    @shaunbruce8357 2 роки тому

    Great explanation! Thank you!

  • @DanialADHOfficial
    @DanialADHOfficial 2 роки тому

    i have a6400.. im planning to get this lens soon but not really sure it is good deal or not since this lens aged almost 10 years

    • @paulspursuit7650
      @paulspursuit7650 2 роки тому

      I think if you find a decent price on this lens used, it is definitely worth it. Especially considering all that it has to offer (powerful zoom, oss, light weight). But if you're already looking for a higher quality zoom lens, then I would save the money and put it towards that. Thanks for watching👍

  • @MYCLICKSUPPORT
    @MYCLICKSUPPORT 2 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @TheJigFreak
    @TheJigFreak 2 роки тому

    nice shots! ... at 210mm, you will get 315mm equivalent, but try use it with the Clear Image Zoom, you will get more reach...say 600mm equivalent? lol... yes, I've tried shooting far away birds using that technique... hope it helps... cheers....

    • @paulspursuit7650
      @paulspursuit7650 2 роки тому

      Thank you! Ill have to try it out. I always shoot RAW and unfortunately clear image zoom isn't offered in that format, only jpeg. Thanks for the suggestion👍.. And Thanks for Watching

  • @ifeanyi_maduka
    @ifeanyi_maduka 2 роки тому

    Probably only good for close up video work, where you usually don't want or need super sharpness. There are simply far too many better options for photography.

    • @paulspursuit7650
      @paulspursuit7650 2 роки тому

      Yes, I agree.. I have already purchased much better telephoto zoom lenses. I do however, think this is an Excellent and Affordable choice for a beginner who is looking for their first telephoto zoom lens to practice with. Thanks for watching 👍

    • @hyun808
      @hyun808 Рік тому

      @@paulspursuit7650 Which lens ? That are below 1k

  • @larrylam
    @larrylam 3 роки тому

    Nice.. Can u please share what is the pp setting of the photos please.

    • @paulspursuit7650
      @paulspursuit7650 3 роки тому

      Thanks SK! I currently don't use any PP settings on my camera for my photos or videos. I don't want the extra color grading to deal with while editing my videos. I will use it if I end up creating any cool b-roll footage though. I do shoot all my photos in RAW and edit in LR. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!