Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS vs Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS and Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS.

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Product
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Name Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL70200GM SEL18200
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Release Year 2016 2010
Release Date 2016-02-03 2010-05-11
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1898 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic Micro Motor
Focus Method No information Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 96 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,35
Aperture
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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 11 7
Optics
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Construction 32 elements  /  18 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings One double-side aspherical and one extreme aspherical element + Nano AR coating 4 aspheric surfaces
Focal Length
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Focal Length 70-200 mm 18-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 182 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 88 mm 76 mm
Length 200 mm 99 mm
Weight 1480 gr 524 gr
Other
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH145 N/A
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A