Comparison of Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM and Sony 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT SAL-55200

Attribute	Sony 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT SAL-55200 ×	Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM ×
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.29	0.17
Filter Size (mm)	55	52
Front Element Rotation	-	-
Closest Focus (m)	0.95	1.2
Notes	Includes SH0007 solid-circular lens hood.	-
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	82.5 - 300mm	88 - 320mm
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Image Circle	APS-C	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	55.00 - 200.00	55.00 - 200.00
Brand	Sony	Canon
Name	Sony 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT SAL-55200	Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM
Weight (g)	295	310
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 32.00	4.50 - 29.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	6
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	8.00 - 28.80	12.00 - 43.00
Lens Construction	13 elements 9 groups including 1 ED glass element	13 elements in 13 groups
Diameter (mm)	71.5	70.4
Length (mm)	85	97.3
Diaphragm Blades Type	circular	-
Focus Details	Front focusing	USM