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    Hoya 25-42mm f/3.5 HMC Zoom&Macro

    3.6
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 3.0
    Mechanical: 4.0
    Value: 5.0
    Focal Length
    25-42mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-22
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Weight
    550g
    Hoya 25-42mm f/3.5 HMC Zoom&Macro is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Average brightness in this league Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.

    Physical characteristics

    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. Weights 550 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.

    Hoya 25-42mm f/3.5 HMC Zoom&Macro purchase history

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)

    Purchases (21)

    • May 26, 2026$50.00
    • Aug 10, 2025$12.00
    • Apr 21, 2025$24.00
    • Apr 21, 2025$23.00
    • Apr 15, 2025$29.00
    • Apr 13, 2025$24.00
    • Apr 11, 2025$76.00
    • Mar 12, 2025$22.00
    • Mar 9, 2025$21.00
    • Mar 2, 2025$81.00
    • Mar 2, 2025$84.00
    • Mar 2, 2025$86.00
    • Feb 25, 2025$88.00
    • Feb 8, 2025$52.00
    • Dec 27, 2024$21.00
    • Oct 20, 2024$51.00
    • Oct 20, 2024$52.00
    • Oct 20, 2024$54.00
    • Oct 20, 2024$55.00
    • May 17, 2024$53.00
    • May 17, 2024$54.00

    Auctions (29)

    • Aug 7, 2026High: $224.99 / Low: $224.99
    • Jun 8, 2026High: $224.99 / Low: $224.99
    • May 19, 2026High: $100.00 / Low: $100.00
    • May 5, 2026High: $224.99 / Low: $224.99
    • Apr 5, 2026High: $224.99 / Low: $224.99
    • Mar 6, 2026High: $224.99 / Low: $224.99
    • Feb 3, 2026High: $224.99 / Low: $224.99
    • Jan 4, 2026High: $249.99 / Low: $249.99
    • Dec 3, 2025High: $249.99 / Low: $249.99
    • Nov 4, 2025High: $299.99 / Low: $29.99
    • Oct 7, 2025High: $299.99 / Low: $29.99
    • Sep 7, 2025High: $29.99 / Low: $29.99
    • Aug 19, 2025High: $13.19 / Low: $13.19
    • Jul 18, 2025High: $24.50 / Low: $24.50
    • Jun 25, 2025High: $24.50 / Low: $24.50
    • Jun 3, 2025High: $29.99 / Low: $24.50
    • May 11, 2025High: $24.50 / Low: $24.50
    • Apr 19, 2025High: $82.25 / Low: $21.27
    • Mar 28, 2025High: $82.25 / Low: $20.72
    • Mar 4, 2025High: $84.04 / Low: $19.95
    • Jan 14, 2025High: $52.00 / Low: $49.99
    • Dec 31, 2024High: $49.99 / Low: $49.99
    • Dec 22, 2024High: $49.99 / Low: $49.99
    • Dec 12, 2024High: $49.99 / Low: $49.99
    • Nov 11, 2024High: $49.99 / Low: $49.99
    • Nov 4, 2024High: $49.99 / Low: $49.99
    • Oct 28, 2024High: $49.99 / Low: $49.99
    • Oct 21, 2024High: $49.99 / Low: $49.99
    • Aug 12, 2024High: $53.54 / Low: $53.54

    What is the Hoya 25-42mm f/3.5 HMC Zoom&Macro?

    Hoya 25-42mm f/3.5 HMC Zoom&Macro is a camera lens with 25-42mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 550g.

    Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length25-42mm
    Aperturef/3.5-22
    Min Focus Distance0.8m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight550g
    Lengthmm
    Filter Thread72mm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Antonio Esposito3.6/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Hoya 25-42mm f/3.5 HMC Zoom&Macro?

    Hoya 25-42mm f/3.5 HMC Zoom&Macro is a camera lens with 25-42mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 550g.

    What mount is the Hoya 25-42mm f/3.5 HMC Zoom&Macro compatible with?

    Hoya 25-42mm f/3.5 HMC Zoom&Macro uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Hoya 25-42mm f/3.5 HMC Zoom&Macro cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Hoya 25-42mm f/3.5 HMC Zoom&Macro typically sells for around $12.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Hoya 25-42mm f/3.5 HMC Zoom&Macro a good lens?

    Hoya 25-42mm f/3.5 HMC Zoom&Macro has a community rating of 3.6/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Hoya 25-42mm f/3.5 HMC Zoom&Macro?

    Similar lenses include Canon FD 20-35mm f/3.5 L, Cosina AF 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 MC, Minolta MD 24-35mm f/3.5.

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    Latest Price
    €224.00
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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.6
    Optical3.0/5
    Mechanical4.0/5
    Value5.0/5
    Bokeh2.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer