Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE vs Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE and Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Name | Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE | Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL18200LE | SEL70200GM |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Release Date | 2012-05-17 | 2016-02-03 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 848 USD | 1898 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Lens Type | Superzoom | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Micro Motor | Ring-Type Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | Extends | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 50 cm | 96 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,27 | 0,25 |
Aperture |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM 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 |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11 |
Optics |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Construction | 17 elements / 13 groups | 32 elements / 18 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 4 Aspheric surfaces, 2 ED elements | One double-side aspherical and one extreme aspherical element + Nano AR coating |
Focal Length |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| 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 |
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot) |
Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 68 mm | 88 mm |
| Length | 97 mm | 200 mm |
| Weight | 460 gr | 1480 gr |
Other |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH124 | ALC-SH145 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |