Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE vs Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.30 m on the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS, against 0.50 m on the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE.
- Max magnification: 0.35× on the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS, against 0.27× on the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE.
- Weight: 460 g on the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE, against 649 g on the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS.
E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE or E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS: which should you buy?
Choose the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE for its weight.
Choose the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS for its closest focus and max magnification.
On paper the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS wins more rows (2 to 1); if the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $848 new | Not priced in US yet |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 18–200mm | 18–200mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 27–300mm equivalent | 27–300mm equivalent |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/3.5–6.3 | f/3.5–6.3 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | APS-C | APS-C |
| Elements / groups | 17 / 13 | 17 / 12 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Closest focus | 0.50 m | 0.30 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.35× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Internal zoom | No | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 460 g (best) | 649 g |
| Diameter × length | 68 × 97.1 mm | 93.2 × 99 mm |
| Filter thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.