Best telephoto prime lenses for Sony E: Top Picks
Our catalogue lists 15 telephoto prime lenses for Sony E. Fixed-focal-length lenses of 135mm and longer.
How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.
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1.Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
400mm · f/2.8 · Sony E
A 400mm f/2.8 G Master super-telephoto for full-frame E-mount, weighing about 2,895 g. It has Optical SteadyShot and supports Sony's teleconverters.
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2.Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
135mm · f/1.8 · Sony E
Telephoto portrait prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture. It delivers strong subject separation from a longer working distance.
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3.Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
300mm · f/2.8 · Sony E
A 300mm f/2.8 G Master for full-frame E-mount weighing about 1,470 g. It has Optical SteadyShot and supports Sony's 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.
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4.Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
600mm · f/4.0 · Sony E
A 600mm f/4 G Master for full-frame E-mount, weighing about 3,040 g. It has Optical SteadyShot and supports Sony's teleconverters.
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5.Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
500mm · f/6.3 · Sony E
This 500mm f/6.3 mirror telephoto lens from Samyang fits Sony E mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.
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6.Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC
135mm · f/2.0 · Sony E
A 135mm f/2.0 fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC is designed for Sony E mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
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7.Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC
135mm · f/2.0 · Sony E
The Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC is a fast short-telephoto prime lens covering 135mm at f/2.0 for Sony E mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
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8.Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 ZE
135mm · f/2.0 · Sony E
This 135mm f/2 fast short-telephoto prime lens from Zeiss fits Sony E mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
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9.Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 ZF.2
135mm · f/2.0 · Sony E
A 135mm f/2 fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 ZF.2 is designed for Sony E mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
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10.Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE
200mm · f/2.0 · Sony E
This 200mm f/2 fast telephoto prime lens from Zeiss fits Sony E mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
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11.Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC
135mm · f/2.2 · Sony E
Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC: a short-telephoto prime lens with a 135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.2, made for Sony E mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The focal length is a classic choice ...
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12.Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
500mm · f/6.3 · Sony E
Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 Mirror: a mirror telephoto lens with a 500mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/6.3, made for Sony E mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.