Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSSvsSony FE 50mm F2.5 G
E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
18-200mm / F3.5-6.3
27-300mm equiv.
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FE 50mm F2.5 G
50mm / F2.5
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Which to choose
When the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-200mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the FE 50mm F2.5 G suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight350g lighter, so easier to carry
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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 OSS99mm long × 75.5mm diameter
- FE 50mm F2.5 G45mm long × 68mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS | Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 50mm | −32mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 50mm | +150mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F2.5 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F2.5 | 2.7 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 31cm | −0.01m |
| Max magnification | 0.35× | 0.18× | +0.17x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 524g | 174g | +350g |
| Length | 99mm | 45mm | +54mm |
| Diameter | 75.5mm | 68mm | +7.5mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 49mm | +18mm |
| Released | 2010 | 2021 | −11year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS relative to FE 50mm F2.5 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
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FE 50mm F2.5 G
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