Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 vs Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 and Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II.

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Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Name Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18200 SAL70200G
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Release Year 2006 2013
Release Date 2006-06-15 2013-10-16
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 79 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera Ring-type ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,27 0,21
Aperture
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Maximum Aperture 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
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 19 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 ED glass elements, 3 aspherical lenses 4 ED glass elements
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Focal Length 18-200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 182 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 73 mm 87 mm
Length 86 mm 197 mm
Weight 405 gr 1500 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU SH0008 ALC-SH120
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Faster AF and AR coating compared to predecessor. Weight without tripod mount is 1340g.