Elicar

    Elicar was a brand name used for lenses manufactured by various Japanese companies, including Komine and Kiron. Elicar lenses were often more affordable alternatives to major brand lenses and were available for various camera mounts. They were particularly popular in the 1970s and 1980s.

    Elicar Lenses

    Elicar 200mm f/3.5 Automatic
    Elicar 200mm f/3.5 Automatic
    ~$41
    Elicar 200mm f/3.5 Automatic is a manual focus telephoto lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Great choice mainly for good light conditions
    Elicar 23mm f/3.5 Automatic
    Elicar 23mm f/3.5 Automatic
    ~$127
    Elicar 23mm f/3.5 Automatic is a manual focus wide angle lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Average brightness in this league
    Elicar 28mm f/2.8
    Elicar 28mm f/2.8
    ~$80
    Elicar 28mm f/2.8 is a manual focus wide angle lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter. Weights 257 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 52 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.
    Elicar 35mm f/2.8 Automatic
    Elicar 35mm f/2.8 Automatic
    ~$20
    Elicar 35mm f/2.8 Automatic is a manual focus wide angle lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options.
    Elicar 600-1200mm f/10-20
    Elicar 600-1200mm f/10-20
    ~$1,030
    Elicar 600-1200mm f/10-20 is a manual focus super telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 5 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 1800 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. 277 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.
    Elicar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto
    Elicar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto
    ~$21
    Elicar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto is a manual focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Great choice mainly for good light conditions<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 930 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter.
    Elicar 800-1600mm f/10-20
    Elicar 800-1600mm f/10-20
    ~$852
    Elicar 800-1600mm f/10-20 is a manual focus super telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 5 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>360 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 2300 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 95 mm finding lens filters in this range can be expensive consider using Cokin P system if you really need one.
    Elicar Automatic 135mm f/2.8
    Elicar Automatic 135mm f/2.8
    ~$62
    Elicar Automatic 135mm f/2.8 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>90 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. Weights 425 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.
    Elicar V-HQ 300-600mm f/4.1-5.7 IF ED
    Elicar V-HQ 300-600mm f/4.1-5.7 IF ED
    ~$349
    Elicar V-HQ 300-600mm f/4.1-5.7 IF ED is a manual focus super telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 10 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 105 mm finding lens filters in this range can be expensive consider using Cokin P system if you really need one. 414 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 3750 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.
    Elicar V-HQ Macro 55mm f/2.8
    Elicar V-HQ Macro 55mm f/2.8
    ~$189
    Elicar V-HQ Macro 55mm f/2.8 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 340 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 63 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter.
    Elicar V-HQ Macro 90mm f/2.5
    Elicar V-HQ Macro 90mm f/2.5
    ~$260
    Elicar V-HQ Macro 90mm f/2.5 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>84 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 555 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter.