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Best sports & action lenses for the Sony a7R V

Sony a7R V · 2022 · 61 MP full-frame · 723 g · in-body stabilisation

26 sports & action lenses that fit the Sony a7R V (Sony E mount) — fast telephoto reach with quick autofocus. Lenses we can link to a new listing on Amazon US come first, each group sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.

Start with the Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM. At f/2 it is the brightest of the 26 sports & action Sony E lenses that fit the Sony a7R V — the full comparison is below.

Last verified 2026-09-01 · Sony E mount · Sony full-frame body

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Sony FE 50-150 F2 GM

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Showing 26 of 26 lenses

Stabilisation uses a marker in the manufacturer model name; no marker is not a negative claim. Price filters use a current price when available.

FocalLensBuyMax apertureWeightFilterTypeCoverageBest for
50-150mmSony FE 50-150 F2 GMSony FE 50-150mm f/2 GMTested by LensTip ↗See price on Amazonf/21340 g95mmzoomFull-framePro standard zoomPortraitWedding & eventSports & actionLow-light
200mmSigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports Lens for Sony E | HLA Linear Motor, 6.5-Stop Image Stabilization, Tripod Socket, Ideal forSigma 200mm f/2 DG OS SportsSee price on Amazonf/21800 g—primeFull-frameSports & actionPortraitTelephoto
60-180mmSamyang Schneider-Kreuznach AF 60-180mm f/2.8 STM Lens for Sony E | 730g Weather-Sealed Build, Linear STM Autofocus, AF/Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 FESee price on Amazonf/2.8——zoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionPortraitWedding & event
70-200mmSony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Full-Frame Zoom LensSony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS IITested by LensTip ↗See price on Amazonf/2.81045 g77mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionPortraitWedding & event
70-180mmTamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 for Sony E-Mount Full Frame Mirrorless CamerasTamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2Tested by LensTip ↗See price on Amazonf/2.8855 g67mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionPortrait
70-200mmSony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens for ESony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSSSee price on Amazonf/2.81480 g77mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionPortraitWedding & event
70-200mm70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS for SonySigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS SportsSee price on Amazonf/2.81335 g—zoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionPortrait
300mmSony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSSSony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSSSee price on Amazonf/2.81470 g—primeFull-frameSports & actionWildlifeTelephoto
400mmSONY FE 400MM F2.8 GM OSSSony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSSSee price on Amazonf/2.82895 g—primeFull-frameSports & actionWildlifeTelephoto
70-200mmSony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II Lens - E MountSony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS IITested by LensTip ↗See price on Amazonf/4794 g72mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionMacro
300-600mm300-600mm F4 DG OS | SportsSigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS SportsSee price on Amazonf/43970 g—zoomFull-frameWildlifeTelephotoSports & action
600mmFE 600mm F4 GM Super Telephoto Lens (SEL600F40GM)Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSSSee price on Amazonf/43040 g—primeFull-frameWildlifeSports & actionTelephoto
50-400mmTamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony E MountTamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXDSee price on Amazonf/4.5-6.31155 g—zoomFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & actionTravel
70-300mmSony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-.6 G OSS Lens for ESony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSSSee price on Amazonf/4.5-5.6854 g72mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & actionTravel
100-400mmSony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS WhiteSony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSSSee price on Amazonf/4.5-5.61395 g77mmzoomFull-frameSports & actionTelephotoLandscape
100-400mmSony FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSSSony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSSSee price on Amazonf/4.51840 g95mmzoomFull-frameSports & actionWildlifeTelephotoPro standard zoom
400mmSony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS | Lightweight 400mm F4.5 G MasterTM reach, built for handheld freedom.Sony FE 400mm f/4.5 GM OSSSee price on Amazonf/4.5994 g—primeFull-frameSports & actionWildlifeTelephoto
100-400mmSigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 Contemporary DG DN OS for Sony E MountSigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OSSee price on Amazonf/5-6.31135 g67mmzoomFull-frameSports & actionTelephotoTravel
150-500mmTamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens for Full Frame Sony Mirrorless CameraTamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXDTested by LensTip ↗See price on Amazonf/5-6.71725 g82mmzoomFull-frameSports & actionTelephotoTravel
150-600mm150-600mm F5/-6.3 DG DN for Sony E | Lens displays beautiful bokeh throughout its zoom rangeSigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS SportsSee price on Amazonf/5-6.32100 g—zoomFull-frameSports & actionTelephoto
100-400mmSony FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSSSony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSSSee price on Amazonf/5.6-8654 g67mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & actionBudget
200-600mmSony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Super Telephoto Zoom LensSony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSSTested by LensTip ↗See price on Amazonf/5.6-6.32115 g95mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & action
500mm500mm F5.6 DGDN OS for Sony E MountSigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS SportsSee price on Amazonf/5.61365 g—primeFull-frameWildlifeTelephotoSports & action
400-800mmSony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS,BlackSony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSSTested by LensTip ↗See price on Amazonf/6.3-82475 g105mmzoomFull-frameWildlifeTelephotoSports & action
600mmSony FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS | Lightweight 600mm F6.3 G MasterTM reach, built for handheld freedom.Sony FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSSSee price on Amazonf/6.3995 g—primeFull-frameWildlifeSports & actionTelephoto
70-200mmSony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Interchangeable Lens for Sony (White/Black)Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSSSee price on Amazonf/4840 g72mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionTravel

One limit of this table: it lists only Sony E lenses that mount natively on the Sony a7R V — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.

Weight & weather sealing on the Sony a7R V

On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 25 of the 26 lenses above (the other 1 has no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):

LensWeightWeather sealing
Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS654gNot verified
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II794gNot verified
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS840gNot verified
Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS854gNot verified
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2855gWeather-sealed
Sony FE 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS994gNot verified
Sony FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS995gNot verified
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II1045gWeather-sealed
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS1135gMount gasket only
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD1155gNot verified
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports1335gWeather-sealed
Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM1340gNot verified
Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports1365gWeather-sealed
Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS1395gWeather-sealed
Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS1470gNot verified
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS1480gNot verified
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD1725gWeather-sealed
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports1800gWeather-sealed
Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS1840gNot verified
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports2100gWeather-sealed
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS2115gNot verified
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS2475gNot verified
Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS2895gNot verified
Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS3040gNot verified
Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports3970gWeather-sealed

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 Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 at 855g.

Weights and sealing as published for each lens — 23 from the manufacturer's own spec page, 2 from a published lens database or review quoting the maker's figure (per-lens source recorded in the dataset) · methodology

FAQ

What is the best sports & action lens for the Sony a7R V?
Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM (50-150mm f/2) is the standout sports & action option that fits the Sony a7R V. 26 sports & action Sony E lenses fit in total — compare them below.

Do these sports & action lenses fit the Sony a7R V?
Yes — every lens here is a Sony E mount lens, so it fits the Sony a7R V and covers its full-frame sensor.

What is the lightest sports & action lens for the Sony a7R V?
The Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS at 654g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 at 855g. Weights for 25 of the 26 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.

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Other uses on the Sony a7R V: Wide-angle (48) Astrophotography (41) Budget (39) Landscape (37) Vlogging (11) Low-light (64) Travel (39) Compact (26) Pro standard zoom (21) Budget pro (5) Everyday (64) Telephoto (42) Street (42) Wedding & event (39) Standard prime (42) Portrait (59) Macro (9) Wildlife (15)

All lenses for the Sony a7R V · the same use across mounts: Sports & action lenses for Sony E · all cameras

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