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Sony FE SEL400800G 400-800mm

71.9 Wildlife/Sports Score
400-800mm 45 Sony E IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Delivering an 800mm native reach that extends to 1600mm with teleconverters, its internal zoom design keeps the 2.5 kg lens balanced and sealed against the elements. Remarkable close-up capability for a super-telephoto, focusing down to 1.7 m at 0.23x magnification, allows frame-filling shots of small wildlife. This lens is ideal for birders, sports photographers, and videographers who demand 800mm reach with smooth, breathing-free video capture.

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Price €3,124
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Sony FE SEL400800G 400-800mm lens

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Thypoch Simera-C DZOFilm Simera-C 5 70-135mm

20.3 Wildlife/Sports Score
70-135mm 22 Sony E
Why we recommend this ▼

The Catta 70-135mm T2.9 zoom and four Simera-C T1.5 primes deliver a constant T2.9 aperture and a 16-blade diaphragm, ideal for smooth bokeh on full-frame Sony E cameras, but require manual focus. The Simera-C primes are notably compact, while the zoom still accepts 77mm filters and supports interchangeable mounts. Best for video shooters prioritizing cinematic rendering and precise manual control over autofocus, particularly for narrative or portrait work on a budget.

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Thypoch Simera-C DZOFilm Simera-C 5 70-135mm lens
Price €3,331
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Sony G Master SEL50150GM 50-150mm

64.5 Wildlife/Sports Score
50-150mm 22 Sony E Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

The world’s first constant f/2 zoom reaching 150mm delivers prime-like sharpness, aided by 19 elements with 5 ED and 2 aspherical lenses plus Nano AR Coating II. Internal zoom, weather sealing, and an 11-blade diaphragm produce exquisite bokeh, making the 1340g lens a reliable, refined tool for controlled shoots. Best for portrait photographers (92/100) and video cinematographers (90.2/100) who need a fast telephoto zoom with unwavering autofocus.

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Sony G Master SEL50150GM 50-150mm lens
Price €4,424
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