Is the sony a1 worth buying used?

Yes, I think the a1 is a good used buy. It's a 50.1-megapixel full frame body announced in 2021, and its successor, the Sony a1 II, came out in 2024. That makes it the kind of body the buying used page recommends: a generation or so old, with most of the camera still there for a fraction of the price.

Budget for a new genuine battery, because old batteries lose capacity. See buying used.

If you're building a kit around it, the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is a strong everyday zoom, and the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II covers sport and portraits. Check live listings for current used prices before you decide.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.