Best Sony E Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom Lenses - Compare & Specs

Sony's mirrorless lens mount used across the Alpha and FX cinema lines, with the deepest third-party lens ecosystem of any mirrorless system.

Long-reach zooms for subjects you cannot get close to — the foundation of sports, wildlife, and stage photography. Typical focal length is around 70-200mm and longer, and these lenses are most often used for wildlife, sports, concerts, portraits.

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Price range

$699 – $4,298

Avg price

$1,670

Weight range

540–2490g (1.19–5.49 lb)

Cameras these telephoto zoom lenses fit

Every telephoto zoom lens here mounts natively on Sony E-mount Full-Frame bodies, including the Sony a7R VI, Sony a7C II, Sony a7 V. Pick your camera to see these options tailored to it:

Sony a7R VI Sony a7C II Sony a7 V Sony a1 II Sony a7S III Sony α7 Sony α7R Sony a9 III Sony a9 II Sony a7R III Sony a7R II Sony a7R V Sony a1 Sony FX3 Sony a7 III Sony a7 II Sony a7C Sony a9 Sony a7S II Sony a7S Sony FX5 Sony ZV-E1 Sony a7R IV Sony a7CR Sony a7 IV

Most Popular Telephoto Zoom for Sony E

#1 · Sigma

20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary

$999

#2 · Sony

FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS

$4,298

#3 · Sony

FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

$2,799

All Sony E-mount Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom Lenses (15)

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Sigma

20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary

$999~

Sep 25, 2025 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
20-200mm	f/3.5	Zoom	540g (1.19 lb)
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Sony

FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS

$4,298~

Jun 5, 2026 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
100-400mm	f/4.5	Zoom	1840g (4.06 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
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Sony

FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

$2,799~

Oct 21, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
70-200mm	f/2.8	Zoom	1045g (2.30 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
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Sony

FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II

$1,799~

Aug 31, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
70-200mm	f/4	Zoom	794g (1.75 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
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Tamron

50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD

$699~

Jul 27, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
50-300mm	f/4.5	Zoom	620g (1.37 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
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Sigma

100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary

$759~

Dec 18, 2020 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
100-400mm	f/5	Zoom	1140g (2.51 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
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Tamron

150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

$849~

Nov 25, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
150-500mm	f/5	Zoom	1725g (3.80 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
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Tamron

50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD

$849~

Jul 14, 2022 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
50-400mm	f/4.5	Zoom	1130g (2.49 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
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Tamron

70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2

$999~

Apr 25, 2024 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
70-180mm	f/2.8	Zoom	855g (1.88 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
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Sony

FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS

$1,499~

Mar 20, 2014 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
70-200mm	f/4	Zoom	840g (1.85 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
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Sigma

60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports

$1,999~

Sep 24, 2020 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
60-600mm	f/4.5	Zoom	2490g (5.49 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
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Sony

FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS

$2,499~

Jul 7, 2017 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
100-400mm	f/4.5	Zoom	1395g (3.08 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
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Sony

FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS

$1,499~

May 27, 2016 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
70-300mm	f/4.5	Zoom	854g (1.88 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
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Sigma

150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports

$1,499~

Oct 7, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
150-600mm	f/5	Zoom	2100g (4.63 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
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Sony

FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

$1,999~

Aug 2, 2019 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
200-600mm	f/5.6	Zoom	2115g (4.66 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a telephoto zoom lens?

Long-reach zooms for subjects you cannot get close to — the foundation of sports, wildlife, and stage photography.

How many telephoto zoom lenses are available for Sony E-mount?

There are currently 15 telephoto zoom lenses available for Sony E-mount on Gearbase.

What is the price range for Sony E telephoto zoom lenses?

Sony E-mount telephoto zoom lenses range from $699 to $4,298 (MSRP), with an average price of $1,670.

What focal length is typical for a telephoto zoom lens?

A telephoto zoom lens typically covers 70-200mm and longer. Common use cases include wildlife, sports, concerts, portraits.

Which cameras do these telephoto zoom lenses fit?

Every telephoto zoom lens on this page mounts natively on Sony E-mount Full-Frame cameras, including the Sony a7R VI, Sony a7C II, Sony a7 V, Sony a1 II, Sony a7S III, Sony α7, Sony α7R, Sony a9 III and 17 more.

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