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Spectacular image quality from a very lightly used camera and lens combination! Impeccable condition. No cosmetic imperfections. Everything is working as new.
At €1,850, this is hard to benchmark against the supplied broader Sony comparable set: it sits far above the €103 median and €205 75th percentile, so it is not a bargain by that measure. For a complete a7R III body plus 35mm f/1.4 GM kit, however, the price can still be reasonable if both are clean and fully functional.
The appeal is substantial: the a7R III remains a highly capable high-resolution full-frame body, while the 35mm GM is exceptionally sharp at f/1.4, gives smooth background blur, and focuses quietly and accurately. This is an excellent compact setup for landscapes, street work, environmental portraits, and low-light shooting. Before buying, verify shutter count, sensor condition, card-slot operation, battery health, lens optics, aperture-ring clicks, autofocus, and that the original hood, caps, charger, and battery are included.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
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Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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