Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE vs Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE and Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM.
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Product |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Name | Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE | Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL18200LE | SAL55300 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Release Year | 2012 | 2012 |
Release Date | 2012-05-17 | 2012-07-25 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 848 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
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 DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Micro Motor | Micro Motor |
Focus Method | Extends | Extends |
Closest Focusing Distance | 50 cm | 140 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,27 | 0,27 |
Aperture |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
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 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 55 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Construction | 17 elements / 13 groups | 12 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 4 Aspheric surfaces, 2 ED elements | ED glass element |
Focal Length |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Focal Length | 18-200 mm | 55-300 mm |
Zoom Range | 182 mm | 245 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 DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 68 mm | 77 mm |
Length | 97 mm | 117 mm |
Weight | 460 gr | 460 gr |
Other |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 62 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH124 | ALC-SH112 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |