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

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

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Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Name Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL18200LE SAL70200G
Release Date and Price
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Release Year 2012 2006
Release Date 2012-05-17 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A 1799 USD
Last known price 848 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,27 0,21
Aperture
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
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 9
Optics
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 19 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 Aspheric surfaces, 2 ED elements No information
Focal Length
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
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)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 68 mm 87 mm
Length 97 mm 197 mm
Weight 460 gr 1500 gr
Other
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH124 SH0010
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A