Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE vs Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE and Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T.
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Product |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Name | Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE | Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL18200LE | SEL1670Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Release Date | 2012-05-17 | 2013-08-27 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 848 USD | 798 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Lens Type | Superzoom | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Micro Motor | Stepper Motor |
| Focus Method | Extends | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 50 cm | 35 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,27 | 0,23 |
Aperture |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| 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 |
F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Construction | 17 elements / 13 groups | 16 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 4 Aspheric surfaces, 2 ED elements | Zeiss T* (T-star) coating |
Focal Length |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Focal Length | 18-200 mm | 16-70 mm |
| Zoom Range | 182 mm | 54 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot) |
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot) |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 68 mm | 67 mm |
| Length | 97 mm | 75 mm |
| Weight | 460 gr | 308 gr |
Other |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 55 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH124 | ALC-SH111 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
