Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS vs Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
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 LE.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
| Name | Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS | Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL70200GM | SEL18200LE |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
| Release Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Release Date | 2016-02-03 | 2012-05-17 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 1898 USD | 848 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
| 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 LE |
| 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 LE |
| 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 | 50 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | 0,27 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
| 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 LE |
| Construction | 32 elements / 18 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | One double-side aspherical and one extreme aspherical element + Nano AR coating | 4 Aspheric surfaces, 2 ED elements |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
| 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 LE |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 88 mm | 68 mm |
| Length | 200 mm | 97 mm |
| Weight | 1480 gr | 460 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH145 | ALC-SH124 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
