Best wildlife lenses for the Sony a7 IV

8 wildlife lenses that fit the Sony a7 IV (Sony E mount) — long reach and fast autofocus for birds and distant animals. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.

Start with the Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS. At f/2.8 it is the brightest of the 8 wildlife Sony E lenses that fit the Sony a7 IV — the full comparison is below.

Last verified 2026-06-21 · Sony E mount · Sony full-frame body

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Focal	Lens	Buy	Max aperture	Type	Coverage	Best for
300mm	Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS	Amazon →	f/2.8	prime	Full-frame	Sports & action Wildlife Telephoto
400mm	Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS	Amazon →	f/2.8	prime	Full-frame	Sports & action Wildlife Telephoto
600mm	Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS	Amazon →	f/4	prime	Full-frame	Wildlife Sports & action Telephoto
70-300mm	Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS	Amazon →	f/4.5-5.6	zoom	Full-frame	Telephoto Wildlife Sports & action Travel
100-400mm	Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS	Amazon →	f/4.5	zoom	Full-frame	Sports & action Wildlife Telephoto Pro standard zoom
100-400mm	Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS	Amazon →	f/5.6-8	zoom	Full-frame	Telephoto Wildlife Sports & action Budget
200-600mm	Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS	Amazon →	f/5.6-6.3	zoom	Full-frame	Telephoto Wildlife Sports & action
400-800mm	Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS	Amazon →	f/6.3-8	zoom	Full-frame	Wildlife Telephoto Sports & action

FAQ

What is the best wildlife lens for the Sony a7 IV?
Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS (300mm f/2.8) is the standout wildlife option that fits the Sony a7 IV. 8 wildlife Sony E lenses fit in total — compare them below.

Do these wildlife lenses fit the Sony a7 IV?
Yes — every lens here is a Sony E mount lens, so it fits the Sony a7 IV and covers its full-frame sensor.

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All lenses for the Sony a7 IV · the same use across mounts: Wildlife lenses for Sony E · all cameras