Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II vs Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II and Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3.
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Product |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 |
Name | Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II | Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL70200GM2 | SAL18200 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 |
Release Year | 2021 | 2006 |
Release Date | 2021-10-13 | 2006-06-15 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 2798 USD | 79 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Superzoom |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 |
Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Linear Motor | Screw drive from camera |
Focus Method | No information | Internal |
Closest Focusing Distance | 40 cm | 45 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,30 | 0,27 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 |
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 II |
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 |
Construction | 17 elements / 14 groups | 15 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 1 XD Extreme aspheric, 1 ED aspheric, 1 aspheric, 2 Super ED, 2 ED elements | 2 ED glass elements, 3 aspherical lenses |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 |
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 | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 88 mm | 73 mm |
Length | 200 mm | 86 mm |
Weight | 1045 gr | 405 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II |
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 62 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALCSH167 | SH0008 |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |