Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LEvsSony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
18-200mm / F3.5-6.3
27-300mm equiv.
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E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
18-105mm / F4
27-158mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-200mm in a single lens
When the E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE97.1mm long × 68mm diameter
- E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS110mm long × 78mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE | Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 18mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 105mm | +95mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F4 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 50cm | 45cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.11× | +0.16x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 460g | 427g | +33g |
| Length | 97.1mm | 110mm | −12.9mm |
| Diameter | 68mm | 78mm | −10mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 72mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2013 | −1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE relative to E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
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E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
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