Best telephoto lenses for the Sony a7R IV
22 telephoto lenses that fit the Sony a7R IV (Sony E mount) — reach for sports, wildlife and compressed portraits. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM. At f/1.8 it is the brightest of the 22 telephoto Sony E lenses that fit the Sony a7R IV — the full comparison is below.
Check the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM price on Amazon →
One limit of this table: it lists only Sony E lenses that mount natively on the Sony a7R IV — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
Weight & weather sealing on the Sony a7R IV
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 22 of the 22 lenses above:
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS | 654g | Not verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-100400; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS | 700g | Not verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-100F28GM; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE | 772g | Weather-sealed (rated for light rain, snow and dust) |
| Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS | 780g | Not verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-24240; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II | 794g | Not verified |
| Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS | 840g | Not verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-70200G; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS | 854g | Not verified |
| Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | 855g | Weather-sealed |
| Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM | 953g | Weather-sealed |
| 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 | 1014g | Not verified (weight from the third-party E-mount list row 7Artisans 'AF 135mm F1.8'; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II | 1045g | Weather-sealed |
| Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS | 1135g | Mount gasket only |
| Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS | 1215g | Not verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-P28135G; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS | 1395g | Weather-sealed |
| Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS | 1470g | Not verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-300F28GM; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS | 1480g | Not verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-70200GM; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | 1725g | Weather-sealed |
| Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS | 1840g | Not verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-100400MC; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS | 2115g | Not verified |
| Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS | 2475g | Not verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-400800G; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS | 2895g | Not verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-400F28GM; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS | 3040g | Not verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-600F40GM; sealing not stated on the source page) |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS at 654g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE at 772g.
Complete the kit for the Sony a7R IV
- The Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM takes 82mm front filters. One 82mm set (polariser, ND) also fits every other 82mm lens you add later — see which ones. 82mm filters on Amazon →
- The Sony a7R IV takes an NP-FZ100 battery (SD cards (UHS-I and UHS-II compatible)) — a spare battery and the right card class are body-specific, not lens-specific. NP-FZ100 battery on Amazon →
FAQ
What is the best telephoto lens for the Sony a7R IV?
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM (135mm f/1.8) is the standout telephoto option that fits the Sony a7R IV. 22 telephoto Sony E lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these telephoto lenses fit the Sony a7R IV?
Yes — every lens here is a Sony E mount lens, so it fits the Sony a7R IV and covers its full-frame sensor.
What is the lightest telephoto lens for the Sony a7R IV?
The Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS at 654g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE at 772g. Weights for 22 of the 22 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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