The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS and the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE with a length of 97mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS's 64mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS weighs 345g, which means it is 115g (25%) lighter than the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE which has a weight of 460g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS and the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Focal Range
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has a focal range of 55-210mm and
3.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
82.5-315mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE has a focal range of 18-200mm and 11.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
