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Sony E PZ 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£960Lens mount:Sony EMaximum focal length:200 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):6.3Optical image stabilization:yesMaximum angle of view:76 °

Sony E PZ 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

6.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 91% of camera-lenses
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

35%

3.5

Optics & Aperture

24%

5.7

Build & Handling

20%

6.0

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

9.2

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–¼Worse than 83% of camera-lenses
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

4.5

Number of reviews

Based on 17 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 97% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Sony E PZ 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

35%

3.5

Optics & Aperture

24%

5.7

Build & Handling

20%

6.0

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

9.2

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

5.4
User score
User score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

4.5

Number of reviews

Based on 17 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.5
Popularity
Popularity
4.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Popularity:
Sony E PZ 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS has a popularity score of 4.5 points, which is lower than 80% of camera lenses.
4.5
Value for money
Value for money
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

5.4

Price

5.5
Lens type
zoom
Lens mount
Sony E
Sensor format coverage
APS-C
Filter thread size
67 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
18 mm
Maximum focal length
200 mm
Optical zoom
11.1xx
Maximum angle of view
76 °
Minimum angle of view
8 °
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Focus motor
linear motor
Minimum focus distance
0.3 m
Minimum focus distance
0.3 m
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.3 m, which is closer than 48.3% of camera lenses and equal to 7.9% of camera lenses.
6 m at tele end.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.35xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.35x
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.35x, which is higher than 87.3% of camera lenses and equal to 1.1% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
yes
Full-time manual focus
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This camera lens supports full-time manual focus. 68.3% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Override via DMF mode.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
Barrel extends only during zooming.
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Optical image stabilization
yes
Optical image stabilization
yes
â–² Better than 71% of models
This camera lens supports optical image stabilization. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
?
Weight
649 g
Weight
649 g
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 649 g, which is heavier than 63.9% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.2% of camera lenses.
Lens length
99 mm
Lens length
99 mm
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 99 mm long, which is longer than 57% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.5% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
93.2 mm
Lens diameter
93.2 mm
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 93.2 mm, which is wider than 88.9% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This camera lens does not support weather sealing. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
?
DxOMark sharpness score
?
DxOMark transmission
?
DxOMark distortion
?
DxOMark vignetting
?
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Sony E PZ 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS vs the average camera lens

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera lens has optical image stabilization, the average camera lens does not. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
  • 2 more aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    4
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has more aspherical elements than the average camera lens (4 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    4 vs 2
  • 0.16 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.35 x
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.4 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.35 x vs 0.192 x
  • 2 more aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    4
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has more aspherical elements than the average camera lens (4 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    4 vs 2
  • 0.16 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.35 x
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.4 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.35 x vs 0.192 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera lens has optical image stabilization, the average camera lens does not. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
  • 3.5 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    6.3
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/6.3 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    6.3 vs 2.8
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • 16.2 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    93.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (93.2 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    93.2 mm vs 77 mm
  • 139 g heavier
    Weight
    649 g
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (649 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    649 g vs 510 g
  • 1 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    1 vs 2
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2013
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    2013 vs 2016
  • 27.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Sony E PZ 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS
    the average camera lens
    Sony E PZ 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS has a lower user score than the average camera lens (6.54 vs 8.360).
    6.54 vs 8.36
  • 27.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Sony E PZ 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS
    the average camera lens
    Sony E PZ 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS has a lower user score than the average camera lens (6.54 vs 8.360).
    6.54 vs 8.36
  • 24.1% worse value for money
    Sony E PZ 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera lens (5.55 vs 6.9).
    5.55 vs 6.89
  • 60.4% less popular
    Sony E PZ 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS is less popular than the average camera lens (4.54 vs 7.3).
    4.54 vs 7.29
  • 81.1% more expensive
    Sony E PZ 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS is more expensive than the average camera lens (£960 vs £530).
    £960 vs £530
  • 3.5 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    6.3
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/6.3 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    6.3 vs 2.8
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • 1 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    1 vs 2
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • 16.2 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    93.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (93.2 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    93.2 mm vs 77 mm
  • 139 g heavier
    Weight
    649 g
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (649 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    649 g vs 510 g
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2013
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    2013 vs 2016
  • 6.75 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    99 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (99 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    99 mm vs 92.25 mm

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pcmag.com
27/02/2020
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ephotozine.com
14/05/2013
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sonyalphalab.com
26/08/2013
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imtest.de
31/12/2022
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radojuva.com
25/07/2020
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lesnumeriques.com
20/10/2010
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Third-party reviews

Based on 17 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Sony E PZ 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS

  • Versatile 11x zoom range equivalent to 27-300mm on full-frame
  • Integrated power zoom with variable speeds, ideal for smooth video work
  • Effective Optical SteadyShot (OSS) stabilization for handheld shooting
  • Quiet and smooth autofocus performance thanks to the internal linear motor
  • High-quality metal construction and overall durable build
  • Impressive optical sharpness, particularly at the wider focal lengths

What we don't like about Sony E PZ 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS

  • Large and heavy physical profile that can feel front-heavy on compact bodies
  • Dark and variable aperture (f/3.5-6.3) limits performance in low-light conditions
  • Noticeable drop in sharpness and contrast when zoomed into the full telephoto range
  • High price point compared to similar all-in-one zoom alternatives
  • External physical extension during zooming makes it difficult to use on most gimbals
  • Prone to barrel distortion at the 18mm wide end

Verdict

The Sony E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS is a versatile all-in-one power zoom lens designed for APS-C format E-mount cameras, offering an expansive 11x zoom range equivalent to 27-300mm in 35mm terms. Specifically engineered for video, it features a built-in power zoom mechanism with three adjustable speeds and a quiet internal linear stepping motor for smooth, silent autofocus and zooming. Key technical characteristics include built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) stabilization for up to 4 stops of shake correction, a 7-blade circular aperture for pleasing bokeh, and a high-quality build incorporating five aspherical and one extra-low dispersion (ED) glass element to reduce aberrations. Main pros include its exceptional versatility for both wide landscapes and distant wildlife, smooth cinematic zoom transitions, and robust aluminum alloy construction. However, notable cons include its significant weight (approx. 649g) and bulky size which can make it feel front-heavy on smaller camera bodies, a variable aperture that limits low-light performance at the telephoto end, and slight optical softness when fully zoomed to 200mm.

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