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    Exakta 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro

    3.5
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.0
    Mechanical: 3.3
    Value: 3.3
    Focal Length
    35-70mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-4.8 (min f/22)
    Mount
    Canon FD, FDn, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Weight
    230g
    Exakta 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    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.

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. 70 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 230 grams so consider putting to your camera bag.

    Exakta 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro purchase historyTrending up +9.2%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 9.2% per month across 9 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $128.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $159.00
    All-time low
    $15.00
    Latest sale
    $161.00

    Best deals

    13 of 26 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $128.00 fair value.

    • Nov 20, 2024$15.00$-113.00 / typical
    • Nov 20, 2024$16.00$-112.00 / typical
    • Aug 19, 2024$25.00$-103.00 / typical
    • Oct 23, 2024$39.00$-89.00 / typical
    • Dec 29, 2024$69.00$-59.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length35-70mm
    Aperturef/3.5-4.8 (min f/22)
    Min Focus Distance0.4m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight230g
    Length70mm
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountCanon FD, FDn, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Max Meyer3.5/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Exakta 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro?

    Exakta 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 Canon FD, FDn, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 230g.

    What mount is the Exakta 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro compatible with?

    Exakta 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro uses a Canon FD, FDn, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Exakta 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Exakta 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro typically sells for around $15.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Exakta 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro a good lens?

    Exakta 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro has a community rating of 3.5/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Exakta 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro?

    Similar lenses include Astron 35-75mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Auto, Gemini Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC, Kiron 28-70mm f/4 Macro.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.5
    Optical4.0/5
    Mechanical3.3/5
    Value3.3/5
    Bokeh3.3/5
    Usability3.3/5
    Based on 3 reviewers

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