Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM vs Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM and Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS.

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Product
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Name Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL55200/2 SEL70200G
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Release Year 2009 2013
Release Date 2009-05-18 2013-10-16
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1198 USD
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Lens Type
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Mount Sony A Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Stepper Motor
Focus Method Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,29 0,13
Aperture
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 21 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings ED glass element No information
Focal Length
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Focal Length 55-200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 72 mm 80 mm
Length 85 mm 175 mm
Weight 305 gr 840 gr
Other
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH102 ALCSH133
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A