Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G vs Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS

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

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Product
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Name Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL70200G SELP18200
Release Date and Price
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Release Year 2006 2012
Release Date 2006-06-05 2012-09-12
MSRP 1799 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1198 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 120 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21 0,35
Aperture
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ 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 9 7
Optics
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Construction 19 elements  /  16 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 ED glass element 5 aspherical lenses
Focal Length
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ 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 No Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 87 mm 93 mm
Length 197 mm 99 mm
Weight 1500 gr 649 gr
Other
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU SH0010 ALC-SH125
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A