Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE vs Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE and Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3.

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Product
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Name Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL18200LE SAL18200
Release Date and Price
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Release Year 2012 2006
Release Date 2012-05-17 2006-06-15
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 848 USD 79 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Lens Type Superzoom Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Extends Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,27 0,27
Aperture
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
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
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 7 7
Optics
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 Aspheric surfaces, 2 ED elements 2 ED glass elements, 3 aspherical lenses
Focal Length
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Focal Length 18-200 mm 18-200 mm
Zoom Range 182 mm 182 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 73 mm
Length 97 mm 86 mm
Weight 460 gr 405 gr
Other
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH124 SH0008
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A