Is the zeiss loxia 85mm f 2 4 worth buying used?

Yes, I think it's a good candidate for a used purchase. This is a manual-focus prime with no stabilisation, so there's little electronics to wear out, and good lenses hold up well. My buying used guide makes the same case for gear generally: it's one of the best ways to get good kit for less.

Check the seller's price against what the lens costs new before you commit, since I don't track prices here. Also check that you're happy with manual focus. On a full frame body it frames as a standard 85mm portrait lens. It also fits a long list of Sony E-mount bodies, including the Sony a7 III and the Sony a6400, which gives you an APS-C option too.

If you buy a used body alongside it, budget for a new genuine battery, as the buying used page explains.

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