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Best telephoto lenses for the Sony a7R VI

22 telephoto lenses that fit the Sony a7R VI (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 VI — the full comparison is below.

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

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FocalLensBuyMax apertureTypeCoverageBest for
135mmSony FE 135mm f/1.8 GMAmazon →f/1.8primeFull-framePortraitTelephotoLow-lightWedding & event
135mmSamyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FEAmazon →f/1.8primeFull-frameTelephotoPortraitLow-light
135mm7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8Amazon →f/1.8primeFull-framePortraitTelephotoLow-lightWedding & event
70-200mmSony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS IIAmazon →f/2.8zoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionPortraitWedding & event
70-180mmTamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2Amazon →f/2.8zoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionPortrait
70-200mmSony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSSAmazon →f/2.8zoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionPortraitWedding & event
100mmSony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSSAmazon →f/2.8primeFull-framePortraitTelephotoWedding & event
300mmSony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSSAmazon →f/2.8primeFull-frameSports & actionWildlifeTelephoto
400mmSony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSSAmazon →f/2.8primeFull-frameSports & actionWildlifeTelephoto
24-240mmSony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSSAmazon →f/3.5-6.3zoomFull-frameTravelEverydayTelephoto
28-135mmSony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSSAmazon →f/4zoomFull-frameVloggingPro standard zoomTelephoto
70-200mmSony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS IIAmazon →f/4zoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionMacro
70-200mmSony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSSAmazon →f/4zoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionTravel
600mmSony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSSAmazon →f/4primeFull-frameWildlifeSports & actionTelephoto
70-300mmSony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSSAmazon →f/4.5-5.6zoomFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & actionTravel
100-400mmSony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSSAmazon →f/4.5-5.6zoomFull-frameSports & actionTelephotoLandscape
100-400mmSony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSSAmazon →f/4.5zoomFull-frameSports & actionWildlifeTelephotoPro standard zoom
100-400mmSigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OSAmazon →f/5-6.3zoomFull-frameSports & actionTelephotoTravel
150-500mmTamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXDAmazon →f/5-6.7zoomFull-frameSports & actionTelephotoTravel
100-400mmSony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSSAmazon →f/5.6-8zoomFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & actionBudget
200-600mmSony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSSAmazon →f/5.6-6.3zoomFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & action
400-800mmSony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSSAmazon →f/6.3-8zoomFull-frameWildlifeTelephotoSports & action

Weight & weather sealing on the Sony a7R VI

On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Manufacturer-published weights for 10 of the 22 lenses above (the other 12 have no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):

LensWeightWeather sealing
Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE772gWeather-sealed (rated for light rain, snow and dust)
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II794gNot 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 135mm f/1.8 GM953gWeather-sealed
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II1045gWeather-sealed
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS1135gMount gasket only
Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS1395gWeather-sealed
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD1725gWeather-sealed
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS2115gNot verified

Packing light? The lightest here is the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE at 772g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE at 772g — the same lens.

Weights and sealing from each manufacturer's published spec sheet (per-lens sources recorded in the dataset) · methodology

FAQ

What is the best telephoto lens for the Sony a7R VI?
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM (135mm f/1.8) is the standout telephoto option that fits the Sony a7R VI. 22 telephoto Sony E lenses fit in total — compare them below.

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

What is the lightest telephoto lens for the Sony a7R VI?
The Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE at 772g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE at 772g — the same lens. Weights for 10 of the 22 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.

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