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

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

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