Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro
3.3
(1 reviews)Optical: 3.2
Mechanical: 3.4
Value: 4.6
Focal Length
35-70mm
Aperture
f/3.5-4.8 (min f/22)
Mount
Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K
Weight
273g
Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.
Optical design
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.Physical characteristics
65 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 273 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options.Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro purchase history
eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)
Purchases (25)
- Aug 1, 2025$36.00
- Jul 19, 2025$25.00
- Jul 16, 2025$3.00
- Jul 14, 2025$28.00
- Jul 8, 2025$5.00
- Jul 8, 2025$6.00
- Jul 3, 2025$35.00
- Jul 3, 2025$36.00
- Jun 4, 2025$15.00
- May 10, 2025$28.00
- May 10, 2025$29.00
- Apr 28, 2025$37.00
- Apr 28, 2025$38.00
- Apr 28, 2025$39.00
- Mar 9, 2025$49.00
- Mar 9, 2025$50.00
- Feb 15, 2025$49.00
- Feb 15, 2025$79.00
- Jan 31, 2025$40.00
- Jan 31, 2025$36.00
- Jan 31, 2025$37.00
- Jan 31, 2025$39.00
- Jan 18, 2025$43.00
- Dec 14, 2024$21.00
- Dec 14, 2024$22.00
Auctions (40)
- Aug 27, 2026High: $14.80 / Low: $14.80
- Aug 11, 2026High: $25.08 / Low: $20.00
- Jun 15, 2026High: $20.00 / Low: $19.00
- Jun 8, 2026High: $50.15 / Low: $30.00
- May 26, 2026High: $20.71 / Low: $20.71
- May 17, 2026High: $25.00 / Low: $19.00
- May 10, 2026High: $35.11 / Low: $20.00
- May 3, 2026High: $30.00 / Low: $30.00
- Apr 17, 2026High: $25.00 / Low: $19.00
- Apr 10, 2026High: $45.14 / Low: $20.00
- Mar 18, 2026High: $25.00 / Low: $19.00
- Mar 9, 2026High: $45.14 / Low: $30.00
- Feb 16, 2026High: $25.00 / Low: $19.00
- Feb 9, 2026High: $45.14 / Low: $30.00
- Jan 19, 2026High: $25.00 / Low: $19.00
- Jan 12, 2026High: $50.15 / Low: $20.00
- Jan 5, 2026High: $30.00 / Low: $30.00
- Dec 8, 2025High: $50.15 / Low: $30.00
- Nov 10, 2025High: $59.00 / Low: $30.00
- Nov 3, 2025High: $30.00 / Low: $30.00
- Oct 11, 2025High: $59.00 / Low: $59.00
- Sep 11, 2025High: $59.00 / Low: $59.00
- Aug 30, 2025High: $86.95 / Low: $86.95
- Aug 14, 2025High: $39.28 / Low: $2.99
- Jul 16, 2025High: $39.00 / Low: $5.81
- Jun 24, 2025High: $39.00 / Low: $16.07
- Jun 1, 2025High: $49.99 / Low: $29.99
- May 9, 2025High: $79.99 / Low: $39.00
- Apr 17, 2025High: $36.99 / Low: $36.99
- Mar 23, 2025High: $36.99 / Low: $36.99
- Feb 28, 2025High: $36.99 / Low: $19.99
- Feb 6, 2025High: $39.99 / Low: $19.99
- Jan 13, 2025High: $19.99 / Low: $19.99
- Dec 31, 2024High: $19.99 / Low: $19.99
- Dec 21, 2024High: $19.99 / Low: $19.99
- Dec 3, 2024High: $19.99 / Low: $19.99
- Oct 31, 2024High: $19.99 / Low: $19.99
- Oct 3, 2024High: $19.99 / Low: $19.99
- Sep 5, 2024High: $25.99 / Low: $25.99
- Aug 5, 2024High: $25.99 / Low: $25.99
What is the Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro?
Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro is a camera lens with 35-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.8/22, for the Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 273g.
Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.
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Technical Specifications
Optical
Focal Length35-70mm
Aperturef/3.5-4.8 (min f/22)
Min Focus Distance0.4m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weight273g
Length65mm
Filter Thread52mm
MountMinolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K
FormatFull frame
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Reviews
Martina Rossi3.3/5
Reviewer did not give any comments for Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro?
Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro is a camera lens with 35-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.8/22, for the Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 273g.
What mount is the Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro compatible with?
Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro uses a Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro typically sells for around $2.99. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro a good lens?
Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro has a community rating of 3.3/5 from 1 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Cosina 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro?
Similar lenses include Gemini Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC, Kiron 28-70mm f/4 Macro, Nikon AF Nikkor 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (I).
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€14.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
3.3
Optical3.2/5
Mechanical3.4/5
Value4.6/5
Bokeh2.2/5
Usability3.0/5
Based on 5 reviewers