{"id":2509,"date":"2024-02-20T18:29:10","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T02:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/?p=2509"},"modified":"2024-02-21T22:01:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T06:01:26","slug":"best-telephoto-lenses-for-the-sony-a6700","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/best-telephoto-lenses-for-the-sony-a6700\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Telephoto lenses for the Sony a6700"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering an ultra-telephoto lens for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-Alpha-6700-Interchangeable-Recognition\/dp\/B0CBN8Y77Z?crid=GQ29IZUC6FMN&amp;keywords=sony+a6700&amp;qid=1698122154&amp;sprefix=sony+a6700%2Caps%2C158&amp;sr=8-5&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.765d4786-5719-48b9-b588-eab9385652d5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nextinphotogr-20&amp;linkId=e616c7fe226176cd0bc74ed16a697105&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"\">a6700<\/a> most people are &nbsp;content with&nbsp;the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-Alpha-70-350mm-F4-5-6-3-Super-Telephoto\/dp\/B07X72DMLC?crid=19DK1N1WJYAR3&amp;keywords=sony%2B70-350&amp;qid=1698119760&amp;sprefix=sony%2B70-350%2Caps%2C144&amp;sr=8-1&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nextinphotogr-20&amp;linkId=230b943a0673bd9780db58054abff166&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"\">Sony 70-350mm<\/a> for aps-c, but what if want more reach?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have 5 options, but all of them are full frame. This includes the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-FE-100-400mm-F4-5-5-6-OSS\/dp\/B06ZYJ2MG7?crid=1UOPAZL97RXWF&amp;keywords=sony+100-400&amp;qid=1698119555&amp;sprefix=sony+100-400%2Caps%2C141&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nextinphotogr-20&amp;linkId=126fb4494e2c58d0fc18e2043ab5171f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"\">Sony 100-400mm 4.5-5.6<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/100-400mm-F-5-6-3-DG-DN-Sony\/dp\/B08BHPVZB4?crid=2GIUKGOWAS5EM&amp;keywords=sigma%2B100-400&amp;qid=1698119578&amp;sprefix=sigma%2B100-400%2Caps%2C141&amp;sr=8-3&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.2b70bf2b-6730-4ccf-ab97-eb60747b8daf&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nextinphotogr-20&amp;linkId=ec3a5c1178e24517814e65b5cb4e8ce8&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"\">Sigma 100-400 5-6.3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tamron-50-400mm-4-5-6-3-Mirrorless-Cameras\/dp\/B0BBWMH659?crid=E26IVS6FF328&amp;keywords=Tamron%2B50-400mm%2B4.5-6.3&amp;qid=1698119614&amp;sprefix=tamron%2B50-400mm%2B4.5-6.3%2Caps%2C154&amp;sr=8-2&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nextinphotogr-20&amp;linkId=323ab6d9e72b9b6b59f97ddde79f3a4d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"\">Tamron 50-400mm 4.5-6.3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/200-600mm-F5-6-6-3-Super-Telephoto-SEL200600G\/dp\/B07SZXDN9X?crid=1GL9EFPVG41A6&amp;keywords=sony%2B200-600&amp;qid=1698118407&amp;sprefix=sony%2B200-60%2Caps%2C148&amp;sr=8-3&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.17f26c18-b61b-4ce9-8a28-de351f41cffb&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nextinphotogr-20&amp;linkId=cc03e3a7c06c0b0f1b636e9cb8ed5dc1&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"\">Sony 200-600mm 5.6-6.3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1082154-REG\/sigma_150_600mm_f_5_6_3_dg_os.html\" title=\"\">Sigma 150-600<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of all these, the lenses with the greatest variation in focal length includes the Tamron 50-400, Sony 100-400 with 1.5x extender, and the Sony 200-600 with 1.5x extender, but we should also consider size and weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best lens based on size and weight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for small and light telephoto lens, but don&#8217;t want to carry around an extra 5 lbs, I would recommend going with a lens like the Tamron 50-400mm or smaller.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 Tamron 50-400mm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tamron 50-400mm lens falls within the same category as the Sony 200-600mm lens, yet it weighs approximately half as much, at just 2.91 lbs or 3.1 lbs when paired with the a6700, and measures only 11.9 inches in length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After 1.5x crop factor on the a6700 the 50-400mm becomes the full frame equivalent of a 75-600mm focal length. It can also be used on full frame bodies and it&#8217;s the lightest camera in the 100-400mm range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still need a wider lens, you create a <a href=\"https:\/\/toddhensonphotography.com\/blog\/turn-any-lens-into-wide-angle-using-stitched-panoramas\" title=\"\">stitched image<\/a> by taking a group of photos and merging them later in photoshop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aperture changes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>70mm f5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100mm f5.6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200-400mm f6.3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-ast-global-color-5-background-color has-background has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:0px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b3af4eb012070feb8ab40e3161f3b58b\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Tamron 50-400mm f\/4.5-6.3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This lens is my number one choice for its lightweight design and massive focal range. For aps-c it&#8217;s the focal length equivalent of a full frame 75-600mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tamron-50-400mm-4-5-6-3-Mirrorless-Cameras\/dp\/B0BBWMH659?crid=1PANQ1MWVLAU0&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7cqXR_ScsLSPSzCgTnMbKSnymj4GNcFMwYhXOYkVdhl6FA1PXh9BwoKJHc-2EuWyIMQO4o0z2SIjrJClB66bsl6YhGFpXQvQdIQfEVwE5CRnbKMAEgycPnDMkxtNOq13sp5IQhPb3kxSB78_BBx8X0ozSjaCMzSjgAqDhpNdVNXcaQOyXlWbvuqEd-PN2xjTZ6TeS4EW9UcEGdMu7ftEo2dnQHYXn7BOuHmj9pr9upk.S4feNctqkxnhlYaT5uUGvaXXTXDkion_pGtRLYKguyY&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=tamron%2B50-400&amp;qid=1708478169&amp;sprefix=tamron%2B50-400%2Caps%2C187&amp;sr=8-3&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nextinphotogr-20&amp;linkId=1e8d72a410573cdca5435dd699eec722&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px\">Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1719896-REG\/tamron_a067_50_400mm_f_4_5_6_3_di_iii.html\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px\">Buy on B&amp;H<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tamron-50-400mm-4-5-6-3-Mirrorless-Cameras\/dp\/B0BBWMH659?crid=1PANQ1MWVLAU0&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7cqXR_ScsLSPSzCgTnMbKSnymj4GNcFMwYhXOYkVdhl6FA1PXh9BwoKJHc-2EuWyIMQO4o0z2SIjrJClB66bsl6YhGFpXQvQdIQfEVwE5CRnbKMAEgycPnDMkxtNOq13sp5IQhPb3kxSB78_BBx8X0ozSjaCMzSjgAqDhpNdVNXcaQOyXlWbvuqEd-PN2xjTZ6TeS4EW9UcEGdMu7ftEo2dnQHYXn7BOuHmj9pr9upk.S4feNctqkxnhlYaT5uUGvaXXTXDkion_pGtRLYKguyY&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=tamron%2B50-400&amp;qid=1708478169&amp;sprefix=tamron%2B50-400%2Caps%2C187&amp;sr=8-3&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nextinphotogr-20&amp;linkId=1e8d72a410573cdca5435dd699eec722&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"276\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tamron-50-400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2719\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;width:92px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tamron-50-400.jpg 276w, https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tamron-50-400-173x300.jpg 173w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">40.7&nbsp;oz \/ 1.2&nbsp;kg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 Sony 75-350mm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t need the reach of the Tamron 50-400, or you need something smaller and lighter, I would highly recommend the Sony 75-350 4.5-6.3. The Sony 75-350 weighs 1.37 lbs which is half the weight as the 50-400mm. It&#8217;s also half the length at 5.59 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This lens will be much easier to use for travel and can also be used for sports, wildlife, and landscapes. Also also less expensive than the Tamron 50-400mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-ast-global-color-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:0px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-86b2057c85bbeb00099e0377f779c658\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Sony E 70-350mm f\/4.5-6.3 G OSS <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This my favorite lens for its size and weight. It&#8217;s fast, sharp, and has the full frame equivalent of a 100-525mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-Alpha-70-350mm-F4-5-6-3-Super-Telephoto\/dp\/B07X72DMLC?crid=3RZLWFBWT9EPL&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.26YvB19dpAvohzoZVzuN0DJMPFN7vtNLjh7eUCg4eckkEuLPdA2SZ7y2kdiDJql3AXwpNCbEkq_lrp81NMeV0HnP0NBilXDfMJr559M1SxoPrIU2XyiIuwHt04_in0fKfhlit1Evq7-1xfz0tbTiznBTAsgXpbMQQXo5gLGgo-B8EuRx_aoCngFiw4rkIlDMX_ax5JAQqBpARTZ6uP0z4Z9EdSdZW4Fcbys3D1RsweE.HeipK6-bvOwjNT-eYmgy5psUfRBXzkiumHIASgOO7t0&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=sony%2B70-350&amp;qid=1708478834&amp;sprefix=sony%2B70-350%2Caps%2C222&amp;sr=8-1&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.2b70bf2b-6730-4ccf-ab97-eb60747b8daf&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nextinphotogr-20&amp;linkId=e9cc402fde954ac0ea8c81f889482586&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px\">Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1502821-REG\/sony_e_70_350mm_f_4_5_6_3_g.html\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px\">Buy on B&amp;H<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-Alpha-70-350mm-F4-5-6-3-Super-Telephoto\/dp\/B07X72DMLC?crid=3RZLWFBWT9EPL&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.26YvB19dpAvohzoZVzuN0DJMPFN7vtNLjh7eUCg4eckkEuLPdA2SZ7y2kdiDJql3AXwpNCbEkq_lrp81NMeV0HnP0NBilXDfMJr559M1SxoPrIU2XyiIuwHt04_in0fKfhlit1Evq7-1xfz0tbTiznBTAsgXpbMQQXo5gLGgo-B8EuRx_aoCngFiw4rkIlDMX_ax5JAQqBpARTZ6uP0z4Z9EdSdZW4Fcbys3D1RsweE.HeipK6-bvOwjNT-eYmgy5psUfRBXzkiumHIASgOO7t0&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=sony%2B70-350&amp;qid=1708478834&amp;sprefix=sony%2B70-350%2Caps%2C222&amp;sr=8-1&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.2b70bf2b-6730-4ccf-ab97-eb60747b8daf&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nextinphotogr-20&amp;linkId=e9cc402fde954ac0ea8c81f889482586&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"334\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sony-70-350.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2722\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;width:92px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sony-70-350.jpg 334w, https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sony-70-350-186x300.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">1.38&nbsp;lb \/ 625&nbsp;g<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 Tamron 18-300mm  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need both wide and telephoto, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tamron-18-300mm-3-5-6-3-Mirrorless-Cameras\/dp\/B09DP27V2S?crid=10OQDDNZA577O&amp;keywords=tamron+18-300+sony+e-mount&amp;qid=1698119311&amp;sprefix=tamron+18-300%2Caps%2C178&amp;sr=8-3&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.2b70bf2b-6730-4ccf-ab97-eb60747b8daf&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nextinphotogr-20&amp;linkId=e747d9d2708f950ae5ccfdd6ced7a529&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"\">Tamron 18-300 3.5-6.3<\/a> is a reasonable option. These lenses aren&#8217;t easy to build, and you will notice slightly less sharpness and more distortion than the previous two lenses. But having the full frame equivalent focal range of 24-400mm makes this lens pretty incredible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think it&#8217;s best suited for travel and landscape photographers, or anyone on a budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-next-in-photography wp-block-embed-next-in-photography\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"I5Yxj28vvS\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/best-lightweight-telephoto-lenses-for-sony-aps-c\/\">Best lightweight telephoto lenses for Sony APS-C<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Best lightweight telephoto lenses for Sony APS-C&#8221; &#8212; Next in Photography\" src=\"https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/best-lightweight-telephoto-lenses-for-sony-aps-c\/embed\/#?secret=zNP7L4LhzX#?secret=I5Yxj28vvS\" data-secret=\"I5Yxj28vvS\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should you get a teleconverter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The only Sony lenses that can be used with a teleconverter include the Sony 100-400 GM, 200-600 G, 70-200 2.8 GM, and 70-200 f4 GM ii.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would not recommend using the 2x teleconverter if you&#8217;re looking for the best image quality. The 1.5x extender is slightly sharper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would also not recommend a teleconverter with older lenses due to the poor autofocus performance, unless you&#8217;re mostly shooting stills. The only lenses with great autofocus with a teleconverter are the newer<a href=\"https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/why-the-sony-70-200-gm-ii-with-teleconverter-is-the-ultimate-telephoto-lens\/\" title=\"\"> Sony 70-200 2.8 GM ii<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1776284-REG\/sony_fe_70_200mm_f_4_g.html\" title=\"\">Sony 70-200 F4 G ii. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully that clears up any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the best general lenses for the a6700<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If I could only choose one lens for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-Alpha-6700-Interchangeable-Recognition\/dp\/B0CBN8Y77Z?crid=27TFRWQYCFTP&amp;keywords=sony%2Ba6700&amp;qid=1696395958&amp;sprefix=sony%2Ba6700%2Caps%2C157&amp;sr=8-3&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.765d4786-5719-48b9-b588-eab9385652d5&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nextinphotogr-20&amp;linkId=e561a6b89718cf16e07600042bd5f38b&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">a6700<\/a>, I would highly recommend a fast zoom like the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/18-50mm-F2-8-DC-Contemporary-Sony\/dp\/B09JVBB36L?crid=3BM22TP5AGRXK&amp;keywords=sigma+18-50mm+f2.8+sony&amp;qid=1696396019&amp;sprefix=sigma+18%2Caps%2C199&amp;sr=8-3&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.2b70bf2b-6730-4ccf-ab97-eb60747b8daf&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nextinphotogr-20&amp;linkId=a956d109341d79c06cbb1f1e4a077bed&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Sigma 18-50mm 2.8.<\/a>\u00a0 This lens isn\u2019t just the best budget option, it\u2019s also similar in quality to the more expensive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-Alpha-16-55mm-Standard-APS-C\/dp\/B07WZVKZHK?crid=7KYWX8EOIQLL&amp;keywords=sony+16-50mm+2.8&amp;qid=1696396103&amp;sprefix=sony+16-50mm+2.8%2Caps%2C135&amp;sr=8-6&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.765d4786-5719-48b9-b588-eab9385652d5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nextinphotogr-20&amp;linkId=b7df265efad98a2d65fb659662c64a2e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Sony 16-55 2.8<\/a>\u00a0which is much heavier and longer in size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check my other post where I discuss this is more detail <a href=\"https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/the-best-lenses-for-the-sony-a6700-for-hybrid-shooters\/\" title=\"\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the a6700 is the best camera for most people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"812\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Sony-a6700.jpg\" alt=\"Sony a6700 with telephoto lens\" class=\"wp-image-2512\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6707818930041152;width:461px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Sony-a6700.jpg 812w, https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Sony-a6700-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Sony-a6700-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Sony-a6700-602x360.jpg 602w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently I published a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3f695kjWJcU\" title=\"\">video<\/a> on why I think the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-Alpha-6700-Interchangeable-Recognition\/dp\/B0CBN8Y77Z?crid=GQ29IZUC6FMN&amp;keywords=sony+a6700&amp;qid=1698122154&amp;sprefix=sony+a6700%2Caps%2C158&amp;sr=8-5&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.765d4786-5719-48b9-b588-eab9385652d5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nextinphotogr-20&amp;linkId=e616c7fe226176cd0bc74ed16a697105&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"\">a6700<\/a> is the best camera to buy right now, and I still think that rings true for most people. It has the same AF performance as more expensive cameras like the A7RV, and I love the size and ergonomics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s also more lenses to choose than any other mirrorless camera manufacturer, and it&#8217;s relatively affordable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For most people who need a telephoto lens for wildlife, sports, or travel, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-Alpha-70-350mm-F4-5-6-3-Super-Telephoto\/dp\/B07X72DMLC?crid=19DK1N1WJYAR3&amp;keywords=sony%2B70-350&amp;qid=1698119760&amp;sprefix=sony%2B70-350%2Caps%2C144&amp;sr=8-1&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nextinphotogr-20&amp;linkId=230b943a0673bd9780db58054abff166&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"\">Sony 70-350<\/a> is a great lens, but if you need the extra reach I would go for the Tamron 50-400. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s lightweight, sharp, works with full frame bodies, and it has similar AF performance as any other Sony lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you need a larger maximum aperture, I would just go with the new <a href=\"https:\/\/nextinphotography.com\/why-the-sony-70-200-gm-ii-with-teleconverter-is-the-ultimate-telephoto-lens\/\" title=\"\">Sony 70-200 2.8 GM ii<\/a> with the optional 1.5x extender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this information was helpful.  Feel free to see what I&#8217;m doing on my <a href=\"http:\/\/YouTube.com\/@davidmccombs\" title=\"\">Youtube<\/a> channel or subscribe for more photo news. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re considering an ultra-telephoto lens for the a6700 most people are &nbsp;content with&nbsp;the Sony 70-350mm for aps-c, but what if want more reach? You have 5 options, but all of them are full frame. 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