Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS vs Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS and Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS.
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Product |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Name | Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS | Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL70350G | SEL1855 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2010 |
| Release Date | 2019-08-28 | 2010 |
| MSRP | 998 USD | N/A |
| Last known price | 898 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | Stepper Motor |
| Focus Method | Extends | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 110 cm | 24 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,23 | 0,31 |
Aperture |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 70 mm F6,3 at 350 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 55 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Construction | 19 elements / 13 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | One aspherical and three ED (extra low dispersion) elements. | 4 aspheric elements |
Focal Length |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Focal Length | 70-350 mm | 18-55 mm |
| Zoom Range | 280 mm | 37 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 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 77 mm | 62 mm |
| Length | 142 mm | 60 mm |
| Weight | 625 gr | 214 gr |
Other |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH160 | ALC-SH112 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |