Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS vs Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS and Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM.
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Product |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM |
| Name | Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS | Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SELP18200 | SAL55200/2 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Release Date | 2012-09-12 | 2009-05-18 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 1198 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM |
| Lens Type | Superzoom | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Micro Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 30 cm | 95 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,35 | 0,29 |
Aperture |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM |
| 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 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 55 mm F5,6 at 200 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM |
| Construction | 17 elements / 12 groups | 13 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 1 ED glass element 5 aspherical lenses | ED glass element |
Focal Length |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM |
| Focal Length | 18-200 mm | 55-200 mm |
| Zoom Range | 182 mm | 145 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 PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 93 mm | 72 mm |
| Length | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Weight | 649 gr | 305 gr |
Other |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS |
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH125 | ALC-SH102 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
