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

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

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Product
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Name Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL18200LE SELP18200
Release Date and Price
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Release Year 2012 2012
Release Date 2012-05-17 2012-09-12
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 848 USD 1198 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
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 E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
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 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Stepper Motor
Focus Method Extends Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,27 0,35
Aperture
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
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 E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 Aspheric surfaces, 2 ED elements 1 ED glass element 5 aspherical lenses
Focal Length
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
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)
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 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 93 mm
Length 97 mm 99 mm
Weight 460 gr 649 gr
Other
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH124 ALC-SH125
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A