Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 vs Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

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

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Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Name Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18200 SEL70200GM2
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Release Year 2006 2021
Release Date 2006-06-15 2021-10-13
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 79 USD 2798 USD
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera Linear Motor
Focus Method Internal No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 40 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,27 0,30
Aperture
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS 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 11
Optics
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 17 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 ED glass elements, 3 aspherical lenses 1 XD Extreme aspheric, 1 ED aspheric, 1 aspheric, 2 Super ED, 2 ED elements
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS 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 Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 73 mm 88 mm
Length 86 mm 200 mm
Weight 405 gr 1045 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU SH0008 ALCSH167
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A