Covering the medium to telephoto stretch of the “standard” zoom range with ample F5.6 brightness at the 200mm end, this lens is a lightweight, easy handling choice for shooting sports & other subjects that require some telephoto reach. On an APS-C format camera the 35mm equivalent focal length at the telephoto end is 300mm, which is long enough to capture tight shots of the action. In terms of compact, lightweight design & optical performance, the SAL55200-2 is an ideal companion for the 18–55mm SAL1855. The pair is light enough to be carried comfortably, providing outstanding image quality from 18mm to 200mm.