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

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

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Product
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Name Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL55200/2 SEL70200G2
Release Date and Price
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Release Year 2009 2023
Release Date 2009-05-18 2023-07-12
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1698 USD
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Lens Type
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
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 II
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 II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Linear Motor
Focus Method Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 26 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,29 0,5
Aperture
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
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 II
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 19 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings ED glass element 3 ED, 1 ED aspherical, 1 aspherical, 1 AA (advanced aspherical)
Focal Length
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
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 II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 72 mm 82 mm
Length 85 mm 149 mm
Weight 305 gr 794 gr
Other
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH102 ALC-SH176
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A