Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II and Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE.
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Product |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Name | Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II | Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SAL70200G | SEL18200LE |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Release Year | 2013 | 2012 |
Release Date | 2013-10-16 | 2012-05-17 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 0 USD | 848 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Superzoom |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Mount | Sony A | Sony E |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Ring-type ultrasonic | Micro Motor |
Focus Method | Internal | Extends |
Closest Focusing Distance | 120 cm | 50 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,21 | 0,27 |
Aperture |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
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 SSM II |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Construction | 19 elements / 16 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 4 ED glass elements | 4 Aspheric surfaces, 2 ED elements |
Focal Length |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
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 SSM II |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 87 mm | 68 mm |
Length | 197 mm | 97 mm |
Weight | 1500 gr | 460 gr |
Other |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 62 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH120 | ALC-SH124 |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | Faster AF and AR coating compared to predecessor. Weight without tripod mount is 1340g. |