Is the SEL 55-210OSS not suitable for action photo?

[Norwegian-amateur]

Now if I dont sell the 55-210 before next weekend i will do a panning test to reveal the difference, I believe the 70-200 with its panning mode OSS will blow me away compared to the 55-210

[Guest Jaf-Photo]

Cool. Don't forget to test both lenses with OSS completely off. Even the panning mode is not failsafe. Handling is still important and turning stabilisation off will help you improve your technique.

 

( P.S. For shrubbery photography, both lenses seem to do a decent job

[Norwegian-amateur]

First test of the FE70-200 F4 was a total sucess ISO 100, 1/160th sec, now it is time for hardcore panning practise!!

 

 

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[markfireblade]

I have a mint used 70-300 FE arriving this week, looking forward to testing it before our next visit to a British Superbike event...

[Guest Jaf-Photo]

Better, now you can see where the focus is.

[Cheatah]

So yesterday I finally bought a mint second hand FE70-200 F4 G OSS and here are a shot that compares the performance of the 55-210 / 70-200 the shot is with the same aperature, same iso 400 and same shutter speed 1/160th

 

55-210:

 

70-200:

 

Not very much differences to see, except that the 55-210mm ist an little bit darker, which can be easely corrected in post!  I have also both lenses, and I am very pleased with them, but I am using the 55-210mm more, because of its size and weight on my A6000!

[markfireblade]

I'd say the 70-200 image is noticeably sharper than the 55-210. I've been playing around with my new 70-300 FE and it's the same story only more so, to my eye anyway.

 

It's a big lump to get used to after the 55-210 though, and looks huge on the little a6300....

[tinplater]

I'd say the 70-200 image is noticeably sharper than the 55-210. I've been playing around with my new 70-300 FE and it's the same story only more so, to my eye anyway.

 

It's a big lump to get used to after the 55-210 though, and looks huge on the little a6300....

It is hard to have it all ways...size, weight, speed and image quality are usually linked so compromises have to be made.  I have had both the 70-210 and 55-210 at the same time, and without question, for me, the 70-210 was far superior.  Constant aperture, fast AF, sharp images,  and what I felt was relatively light weight make it a joy to use.

[markfireblade]

You're right of course, and the 70-300 is no problem to handle. It's faster and does everything better than the 55-210 and is built to a higher standard, so well worth it. I need a bigger bag now though...

[Guest Jaf-Photo]

i have to say, though, as long as you don't expect miracles, the 55-210 is a worthwhile lens. The general IQ is quite pleasing and it's small and light. It can be had quite cheaply too. I think it's a given lens if you use APS-C E Mount for a compact travel kit.

[Cheatah]

I have both the 4/70-200mm OSS and the APS-C 55-210!  I like to use both on my A7 and A6000, but I prefer the lightweight 55-210 I  on my A6000 for normal daily use!  I've noticed, that the 70-200mm rests more at home, but I am very please with it's optical qualities!