Sakar
Sakar is an optics manufacturer that began its journey in 1977. The company originated in the United States, aiming to serve the consumer photography market. It was founded by a group of entrepreneurs, including Paul Sakar, who played a significant role in establishing the brand's early identity and vision.
The company is known for producing a variety of photographic lenses, including zoom lenses and wide-angle optics. Sakar has been recognized for its innovations in making affordable, quality camera glass accessible to amateur photographers. Their popular product lines include the Sakar brand of lenses designed for both digital and film cameras, as well as some collaborations that resulted in quality products for well-known camera brands.
Sakar lenses have been marketed under various brand names, including their original Sakar label and also under other camera manufacturers’ brands through partnerships. This strategy allowed them to penetrate diverse markets both in North America and internationally, catering to various photography needs.
Throughout its history, Sakar has undergone changes through mergers and acquisitions. In the early 2000s, the company was acquired by a larger corporation, which allowed for expanded distribution and product development. They have manufacturing facilities based in locations like New York and have also expanded to overseas operations to meet growing demand.
Sakar remains active today, although it has faced various challenges over the years in keeping up with rapidly changing technology in the optics field. The current ownership continues to produce a range of photographic glass under the Sakar brand, maintaining a reputation for affordability and accessibility.
An interesting aspect of Sakar's history includes its effort to cater to the budget-conscious consumer while still providing lenses that deliver decent performance. Notably, they have collaborated with other optical companies, enhancing their product lines and leveraging established technology to improve their offerings.
Over the years, Sakar has had a positive impact on photography by making lenses that many enthusiasts found affordable. Their legacy includes contributions to modern lens manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of accessible optics in inspiring a new generation of photographers.
Sakar's marketing strategies have focused on targeting entry-level and hobbyist photographers, positioning their products as reliable and budget-friendly choices. The branding has evolved, with modifications to logos and design philosophies reflecting trends in consumer preferences, though it has retained its core commitment to quality.
Sakar Lenses
Sakar 100-200mm f/5.6 Auto
~$7
Sakar 100-200mm f/5.6 Auto is a manual focus telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Not the best in low light conditions but the lack of high aperture can be compensated with higher iso<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options.
Sakar 28-70mm f/3.5 Auto Zoom MC
~$35
Sakar 28-70mm f/3.5 Auto Zoom MC is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Average brightness in this league<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. Weights 370 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 76 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.
Sakar 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Macro
~$20
Sakar 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Macro is a manual focus prime zoom 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. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.<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. 68 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 456 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.
Sakar 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Auto
~$23
Sakar 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Auto is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.
Sakar 35-140mm f/3.8-5.3 MC Auto
~$89
Sakar 35-140mm f/3.8-5.3 MC Auto is a manual focus telephoto zoom 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.<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.
Sakar 35-200mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Auto Macro
~$12
Sakar 35-200mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Auto Macro is a manual focus telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>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> With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options.
Sakar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro MC
~$14
Sakar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro MC is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>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> With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options.
Sakar 50-220mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Macro
~$25
Sakar 50-220mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Macro is a manual focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>131 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 700 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.
Sakar 70-210mm f/3.9 MC Auto
~$30
Sakar 70-210mm f/3.9 MC Auto is a manual focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Great choice mainly for good light conditions<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>131 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 643 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options.
Sakar 80-200mm f/4-5.6 MC Auto
~$33
Sakar 80-200mm f/4-5.6 MC Auto is a manual focus telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.
Sakar 80-200mm f/4.5 Auto Tele Zoom Macro MC
~$15
Sakar 80-200mm f/4.5 Auto Tele Zoom Macro MC is a manual focus telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Great choice mainly for good light conditions Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 450 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. 125 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.
Sakar 80-200mm f/4 Auto Zoom MC
~$35
Sakar 80-200mm f/4 Auto Zoom MC is a manual focus telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Great choice mainly for good light conditions<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options.
Sakar 85-210mm f/3.8 MC
~$19
Sakar 85-210mm f/3.8 MC is a manual focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Great choice mainly for good light conditions 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> 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.
Sakar AF 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro
~$26
Sakar AF 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro is a auto focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>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> With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. Weights 450 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 85 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.
Sakar AF 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Macro Zoo
~$19
Sakar AF 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Macro Zoo is a auto focus prime zoom 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. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>85 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 450 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options.
Sakar AF 70-210mm f/4-5.6 Macro
~$21
Sakar AF 70-210mm f/4-5.6 Macro is a auto focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>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 520 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities. 85 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.
Sakar AF 70-210mm f/4-5.6 Macro Zoo
~$17
Sakar AF 70-210mm f/4-5.6 Macro Zoo is a auto focus ultra telephoto zoom 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. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. Weights 520 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 85 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.
Sakar MC 135mm f/2.8
~$28
Sakar MC 135mm 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 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 397 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 80 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.
Sakar MC 50mm f/1.7
~$14
Sakar MC 50mm f/1.7 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.
Sakar MC 70-210mm f/3.9
~$30
Sakar MC 70-210mm f/3.9 is a manual focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Great choice mainly for good light conditions<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. Weights 643 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. 131 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it.
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