Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS vs Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

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

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Product
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Name Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL18200 SEL70200GM2
Release Date and Price
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Release Year 2010 2021
Release Date 2010-05-11 2021-10-13
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2798 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM 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 30 cm 40 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,35 0,30
Aperture
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 11
Optics
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 17 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 aspheric surfaces 1 XD Extreme aspheric, 1 ED aspheric, 1 aspheric, 2 Super ED, 2 ED elements
Focal Length
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal Length 18-200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 182 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 76 mm 88 mm
Length 99 mm 200 mm
Weight 524 gr 1045 gr
Other
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALCSH167
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A