Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS vs Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS and Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS.

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Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Name Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SELP18200 SEL18135
Release Date and Price
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Release Year 2012 2018
Release Date 2012-09-12 2018-01-05
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1198 USD 648 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Lens Type Superzoom Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Linear Motor
Focus Method Internal Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,35 0,29
Aperture
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 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
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED glass element 5 aspherical lenses 1 aspherical + 2 ED elements
Focal Length
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal Length 18-200 mm 18-135 mm
Zoom Range 182 mm 117 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 PZ OSS
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 93 mm 67 mm
Length 99 mm 88 mm
Weight 649 gr 325 gr
Other
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH125 ALC-SH153
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A