Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G vs Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G and Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS.
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Product |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
| Name | Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G | Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL70200G | SEL18200 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2010 |
| Release Date | 2006-06-05 | 2010-05-11 |
| MSRP | 1799 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Superzoom |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ring-type ultrasonic | Micro Motor |
| Focus Method | No information | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 120 cm | 30 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,21 | 0,35 |
Aperture |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F6,3 at 200 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
| Construction | 19 elements / 16 groups | 17 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 4 aspheric surfaces |
Focal Length |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
| Focal Length | 70-200 mm | 18-200 mm |
| Zoom Range | 130 mm | 182 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot) |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 87 mm | 76 mm |
| Length | 197 mm | 99 mm |
| Weight | 1500 gr | 524 gr |
Other |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | SH0010 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |