Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS vs Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS and Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM.

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Product
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Name Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL70200G SAL55200/2
Release Date and Price
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Release Year 2013 2009
Release Date 2013-10-16 2009-05-18
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1198 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Micro Motor
Focus Method No information Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 100 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,13 0,29
Aperture
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Maximum Aperture F4 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Construction 21 elements  /  15 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information ED glass element
Focal Length
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Focal Length 70-200 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 80 mm 72 mm
Length 175 mm 85 mm
Weight 840 gr 305 gr
Other
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALCSH133 ALC-SH102
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A