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Is the sony fe 85mm f 1 8 worth buying used?
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From Sony FE 85mm f/1.8: Sony FE 85mm f/1.8: A prime lens by Sony for Full frame cameras, 85mm f/1.8. The portrait lens to buy first on Sony full frame. Specs - Maker: Sony - Focal length: 85mm (prime) - Maximum aperture: f/1.8 - Made for: Full frame sensors - Mounts: Sony E - Stabilised: no - Autofocus: yes What it frames like - On full frame (Sony E): as marked, 85mm. - On APS-C (Sony E): like 128mm ...
From Buying used: Buying used: Cameras and lenses are built to last, and many photographers upgrade often. That makes the used market one of the best ways to afford good gear. A body that's one or two generations old is often most of the camera for a fraction of the price.
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