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Best telephoto lenses for the Sony a7S III

Sony a7S III · 2020 · 12.1 MP full-frame · 699 g · in-body stabilisation

22 telephoto lenses that fit the Sony a7S III (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 a7S III — the full comparison is below.

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

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Fe 135mm F1.8 G Master Telephoto Prime Lens for Sony E-Mount

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FocalLensBuyMax apertureWeightFilterTypeCoverageBest for
135mmFe 135mm F1.8 G Master Telephoto Prime Lens for Sony E-MountSony FE 135mm f/1.8 GMSee price on Amazonf/1.8953 g82mmprimeFull-framePortraitTelephotoLow-lightWedding & event
135mmSAMYANG 135mm f/1.8 AF Lens Compatible with Sony FESamyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FESee price on Amazonf/1.8772 g82mmprimeFull-frameTelephotoPortraitLow-light
135mm7artisans AF 135MM F1.8 AutoFocus Full Frame Telephoto Lens for E Mount7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8See price on Amazonf/1.81014 g82mmprimeFull-framePortraitTelephotoLow-lightWedding & event
70-200mmSony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Full-Frame Zoom LensSony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS IISee 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 G2See 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
100mmSony SEL100F28GM 100mm f2.8 Medium-telephoto Fixed Prime Camera Lens, BlackSony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSSSee price on Amazonf/2.8700 g72mmprimeFull-framePortraitTelephotoWedding & event
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
24-240mmSony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame E-Mount Telephoto Zoom LensSony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSSSee price on Amazonf/3.5-6.3780 g72mmzoomFull-frameTravelEverydayTelephoto
28-135mmSony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS LensSony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSSSee price on Amazonf/41215 g95mmzoomFull-frameVloggingPro standard zoomTelephoto
70-200mmSony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II Lens - E MountSony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS IISee price on Amazonf/4794 g72mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionMacro
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
600mmFE 600mm F4 GM Super Telephoto Lens (SEL600F40GM)Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSSSee price on Amazonf/43040 g—primeFull-frameWildlifeSports & actionTelephoto
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
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 A057 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony E-MountTamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXDSee price on Amazonf/5-6.71725 g82mmzoomFull-frameSports & actionTelephotoTravel
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 OSSSee price on Amazonf/5.6-6.32115 g95mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & action
400-800mmSony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS,BlackSony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSSSee price on Amazonf/6.3-82475 g105mmzoomFull-frameWildlifeTelephotoSports & action

One limit of this table: it lists only Sony E lenses that mount natively on the Sony a7S III — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.

Weight & weather sealing on the Sony a7S III

On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 22 of the 22 lenses above:

LensWeightWeather sealing
Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS654gNot verified
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS700gNot verified
Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE772gWeather-sealed (rated for light rain, snow and dust)
Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS780gNot 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 135mm f/1.8 GM953gWeather-sealed
7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.81014gNot verified
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 PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS1215gNot verified
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
Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS1840gNot verified
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

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.

Weights and sealing as published for each lens — 3 from the manufacturer's own spec page, 19 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 telephoto lens for the Sony a7S III?
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM (135mm f/1.8) is the standout telephoto option that fits the Sony a7S III. 22 telephoto Sony E lenses fit in total — compare them below.

Do these telephoto lenses fit the Sony a7S III?
Yes — every lens here is a Sony E mount lens, so it fits the Sony a7S III and covers its full-frame sensor.

What is the lightest telephoto lens for the Sony a7S III?
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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Other uses on the Sony a7S III: Wide-angle (29) Astrophotography (18) Budget (24) Landscape (24) Vlogging (5) Low-light (47) Travel (20) Pro standard zoom (14) Budget pro (3) Everyday (40) Compact (12) Street (28) Wedding & event (27) Standard prime (26) Portrait (38) Sports & action (17) Macro (8) Wildlife (8)

All lenses for the Sony a7S III · the same use across mounts: Telephoto lenses for Sony E · all cameras

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