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Archive 2024 · Is Gen 1 Sony 70-200/2.8 GM Still a Good Option in 2024?

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p.1 #1 · Is Gen 1 Sony 70-200/2.8 GM Still a Good Option in 2024?

Obviously not up to the level of the Gen 2 but it is discounted and a new one can be bought at quite a savings, so is the Gen 1 still a compelling lens??

Jul 01, 2024 at 03:03 PM

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p.1 #2 · Is Gen 1 Sony 70-200/2.8 GM Still a Good Option in 2024?

I�d pass on the first generation 70-200/f2.8.

If you�re looking somewhere other than the Gen2 from Sony, I�d recommend options from other manufacturers like Tamron.

Jul 01, 2024 at 03:15 PM

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p.1 #3 · Is Gen 1 Sony 70-200/2.8 GM Still a Good Option in 2024?

The Tamron 70-180 f2.8 and Sigma 70-200 are both better options. According to the Sony Alpha Blog the Tamron is better to about 150mm-ish I think and then the Sigma is better at the long end. But between the two I think the Tamron is better due to the insane value. There is one in the Buy and Sell right now for like $750, the Sigma is $1400 new and harder to find used.

Jul 01, 2024 at 03:29 PM

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p.1 #4 · Is Gen 1 Sony 70-200/2.8 GM Still a Good Option in 2024?

mjeffv2 wrote:
The Tamron 70-180 f2.8 and Sigma 70-200 are both better options. According to the Sony Alpha Blog the Tamron is better to about 150mm-ish I think and then the Sigma is better at the long end. But between the two I think the Tamron is better due to the insane value. There is one in the Buy and Sell right now for like $750, the Sigma is $1400 new and harder to find used.

I agree. Also, if you can get a deal, the Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 II is excellent and has stabilization.

When the GM 70-200mm f2.8 Gen 1 was released, I tried three copies and was really disappointed with the low sharpness/contrast at the long end (conversely, the newer Gen II model is stunningly sharp with great bokeh).

Jul 01, 2024 at 03:40 PM

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p.1 #5 · Is Gen 1 Sony 70-200/2.8 GM Still a Good Option in 2024?

I would get a used GM II than a new GM, the price difference worths it for the GM II.

Jul 13, 2024 at 02:35 PM

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p.1 #6 · Is Gen 1 Sony 70-200/2.8 GM Still a Good Option in 2024?

Sony GM 70-200/2.8 Mk1 is still a very good lens.I was very pleased with mine.It is capable of rendering very good/excellent results if used properly within it's few limitations.

ILCE-7RM2 Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS (SEL70200GM) lens 83mm f/8.0 1/250s 100 ISO 0.0 EV

ILCE-7RM2 Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS (SEL70200GM) lens 179mm f/8.0 1/200s 100 ISO 0.0 EV

ILCE-7RM2 Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS (SEL70200GM) lens 70mm f/8.0 1/160s 100 ISO 0.0 EV

ILCE-7RM2 Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS (SEL70200GM) lens 197mm f/2.8 1/125s 100 ISO 0.0 EV

ILCE-7RM2 Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS (SEL70200GM) lens 70mm f/8.0 1/125s 100 ISO 0.0 EV

ILCE-7RM2 Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS (SEL70200GM) lens 200mm f/8.0 1/160s 100 ISO 0.0 EV

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Jul 17, 2024 at 11:45 PM

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p.1 #7 · Is Gen 1 Sony 70-200/2.8 GM Still a Good Option in 2024?

My Gen I 70-200 gm lens takes amazing and sharp photos - maybe I got the unicorn.

Jul 18, 2024 at 12:50 AM

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p.1 #8 · Is Gen 1 Sony 70-200/2.8 GM Still a Good Option in 2024?

I appear to be late to the party, but keep in mind that if you might need a teleconverter, then you have to go with the Sony lens and TC.

May 07, 2025 at 02:00 PM

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p.1 #9 · Is Gen 1 Sony 70-200/2.8 GM Still a Good Option in 2024?

My Gen 1 is very sharp. It�s still very sharp in 2025.

But I sold it to help pay for Gen 2.

May 07, 2025 at 11:16 PM


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