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    Bell&Howell 70-220mm f/4.5 Macro

    3.6
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 3.7
    Mechanical: 3.7
    Value: 3.0
    Focal Length
    70-220mm
    Aperture
    f/4.5-32
    Mount
    Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Bell&Howell 70-220mm f/4.5 Macro is a manual focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Great choice mainly for good light conditions

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.

    Bell&Howell 70-220mm f/4.5 Macro purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 13 months of tracked sales — pay around the $61.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $61.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $145.50
    All-time low
    $4.00
    Latest sale
    $42.00

    Best deals

    516 of 1029 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $61.00 fair value.

    • Jul 9, 2025$4.00$-57.00 / typical
    • Nov 4, 2024$5.00$-56.00 / typical
    • Nov 14, 2024$6.00$-55.00 / typical
    • Nov 23, 2024$6.00$-55.00 / typical
    • Dec 24, 2024$6.00$-55.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length70-220mm
    Aperturef/4.5-32
    Min Focus Distance2m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Thread58mm
    MountCanon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Kaede Yamamoto3.6/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Bell&Howell 70-220mm f/4.5 Macro

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Bell&Howell 70-220mm f/4.5 Macro?

    Bell&Howell 70-220mm f/4.5 Macro is a camera lens with 70-220mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4.5/32, for the Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format.

    What mount is the Bell&Howell 70-220mm f/4.5 Macro compatible with?

    Bell&Howell 70-220mm f/4.5 Macro uses a Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Bell&Howell 70-220mm f/4.5 Macro cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Bell&Howell 70-220mm f/4.5 Macro typically sells for around $4.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Bell&Howell 70-220mm f/4.5 Macro a good lens?

    Bell&Howell 70-220mm f/4.5 Macro has a community rating of 3.6/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Bell&Howell 70-220mm f/4.5 Macro?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 80-200mm f/4 C/Y, Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6 D ED, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF ED VR II.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.6
    Optical3.7/5
    Mechanical3.7/5
    Value3.0/5
    Bokeh3.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 3 reviewers

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