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    Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
    Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM

    Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM

    55–200mm · f/4–5.6

    Overview

    The Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM is a compact, lightweight telephoto zoom for APS-C cameras, offering excellent center sharpness wide-open (QuietOC). Weaknesses include corner softness, moderate pincushion distortion, and some purple fringing at longer focal lengths (QuietOC). Build quality is decent with a small focus ring and sticky zoom (QuietOC). It suits budget-conscious Sony A-mount users seeking a sharp, portable telephoto, though the DT 55-300 offers better corners (QuietOC).