Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS vs Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS and Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II.

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Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Name Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SELP18200 SEL70200G2
Release Date and Price
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Release Year 2012 2023
Release Date 2012-09-12 2023-07-12
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1198 USD 1698 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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 PZ OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Linear Motor
Focus Method Internal No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 26 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,35 0,5
Aperture
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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
F4
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 19 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED glass element 5 aspherical lenses 3 ED, 1 ED aspherical, 1 aspherical, 1 AA (advanced aspherical)
Focal Length
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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 N/A
Physical
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 93 mm 82 mm
Length 99 mm 149 mm
Weight 649 gr 794 gr
Other
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 PZ OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH125 ALC-SH176
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A