Best telephoto zoom lenses for Sony E: Top Picks
Our catalogue lists 14 telephoto zoom lenses for Sony E. Zooms starting at 50mm or longer and reaching 200mm or more, for sports, wildlife and portraits.
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 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
70-200mm · f/4.0 · Sony E
A 70-200mm f/4 telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount that focuses as close as 0.5x magnification. It keeps an internal zoom and Optical SteadyShot.
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2.Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
70-200mm · f/2.8 · Sony E
The second-generation f/2.8 G Master telephoto zoom, redesigned to be much lighter than the original. It has an internal zoom and built-in Optical SteadyShot.
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3.Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
70-350mm · f/4.5 · Sony E
A stabilized APS-C telephoto zoom for E-mount, covering 70-350mm. It weighs about 625 g and takes 67mm filters.
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4.Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
70-300mm · f/4.5 · Sony E
A telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount covering 70-300mm with Optical SteadyShot and a dust and moisture resistant design.
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5.Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
70-200mm · f/4.0 · Sony E
A full-frame f/4 telephoto zoom for E-mount with an internal zoom and Optical SteadyShot. It gives up a stop of light in exchange for a smaller, lighter body than the f/2.8 versions.
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6.Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
55-210mm · f/4.5 · Sony E
A stabilized APS-C telephoto zoom for E-mount, light at about 345 g with a 49mm filter size. It focuses as close as 1.0 m.
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7.Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
50-400mm · f/4.5 · Sony E
Full-frame telephoto zoom for Sony with VC stabilization covering 50-400mm. It reaches 400mm without the weight of a 150-600mm.
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8.Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
70-300mm · f/4.5 · Sony E
Compact telephoto zoom for Sony full-frame covering 70-300mm. It has no stabilization and weighs about 545 g.
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9.Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
150-500mm · f/5.0 · Sony E
A telephoto zoom for Sony full-frame with VC stabilization and VXD linear motors, covering 150-500mm. It reaches further than most 100-400mm lenses.
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10.Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
400-800mm · f/6.3 · Sony E
A super-telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount spanning 400-800mm, with Optical SteadyShot. It is designed for wildlife and sports where reach matters most.
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11.Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
200-600mm · f/5.6 · Sony E
A long telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount covering 200-600mm with internal zoom and Optical SteadyShot. It supports Sony's 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.
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12.Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS
70-200mm · f/2.8 · Sony E
Sony's first G Master 70-200mm for E-mount, with a constant f/2.8 aperture, Optical SteadyShot and an internal zoom. It supports Sony's 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.