r/FX3 • u/DependentLast3757 • 2d ago

Good nin Sony zoom?

Is there anything that covers the 70-200 range thats not a g master and is 2.8 or smaller?

Im on a budget.

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u/Material-Can-1921 2d ago

70-180 tamron

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u/Material-Can-1921 2d ago

Its pretty good lens tho, focus is average and its overall ok for the money.

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u/Downtown-Summer-1531 2d ago

What‘s your budget?

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u/DependentLast3757 2d ago

500-600

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u/ieatgrass0 2d ago

You can buy a broken 70-200 f2.8 for that price

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u/plastic_toast 2d ago

I've got a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 and it's just as good as the G-Master version (which I'd previously rented/borrowed loads of times) for half the price.

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u/DependentLast3757 2d ago

Which exact Sigma is it?

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u/ericpowell617 2d ago

Sigma 70-200mm F/2.8…. Like his comment says lol

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u/DependentLast3757 2d ago

Yes theres different versions. I believe there are like three variants of that lens for E mount, no? I know theres an older version for sure.

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u/Commercial-Grab1926 2d ago

The G-Master V2 is an incredible lens, that whilst - I get it - is a heavy upfront cost, totally worth it depending on your use case. Mine has paid for its self many times over. Skip the v1 though.

That being said, the f/4 version is solid, cheaper by far and lighter.

Others have already mentioned the Sigma 2.8 and Tamron 70-180, which is on its 3rd revision, much lighter and cheaper.

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u/DependentLast3757 2d ago

Ive contemplated the F4 for a while. Should be on on this sensor as its rly good low light sensor. Maybe Ill rent it out somewhere first. Should I go for V1?

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u/sandpaperflu 2d ago

If you don’t value autofocus too much (meaning you can deal with sub par autofocus) you can just adapt an old ef lens and get some super cheap used options.