Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 vs Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 and Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II.

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Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Name Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL18250 SAL70300G2
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Release Year 2007 2014
Release Date 2007-09-05 2014-11-20
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,29 0,25
Aperture
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 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 250 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Nano AR coating
Focal Length
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Focal Length 18-250 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 232 mm 230 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 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 83 mm
Length 86 mm 136 mm
Weight 440 gr 750 gr
Other
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH104 ALC-SH140
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A