Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS vs Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE

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

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Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Name Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL18200 SEL18200LE
Release Date and Price
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Release Year 2010 2012
Release Date 2010-05-11 2012-05-17
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 848 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Lens Type Superzoom Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Micro Motor
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,35 0,27
Aperture
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
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
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 aspheric surfaces 4 Aspheric surfaces, 2 ED elements
Focal Length
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Focal Length 18-200 mm 18-200 mm
Zoom Range 182 mm 182 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 OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 68 mm
Length 99 mm 97 mm
Weight 524 gr 460 gr
Other
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH124
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A