C/Y (contax/yashica)Canon FDFDnKonica ARMinolta MCMinolta MDNikon DXNikon FXOlympus OMPentax K
Prime zoom
Full frame
Vivitar 28-85mm f/2.8-3.8 MC
3.0
(1 reviews)Optical: 3.0
Mechanical: 3.0
Value: 3.0
Focal Length
28-85mm
Aperture
f/2.8-3.8 (min f/22)
Mount
C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
Weight
650g
Vivitar 28-85mm f/2.8-3.8 MC 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.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. Weights 650 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.Vivitar 28-85mm f/2.8-3.8 MC purchase history
eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)
Purchases (60)
- Aug 19, 2025$20.00
- Aug 5, 2025$26.00
- Aug 3, 2025$25.00
- Jul 31, 2025$19.00
- May 12, 2025$24.00
- May 12, 2025$22.00
- May 12, 2025$23.00
- May 7, 2025$24.00
- May 7, 2025$22.00
- May 7, 2025$23.00
- Apr 25, 2025$26.00
- Apr 25, 2025$27.00
- Apr 25, 2025$28.00
- Apr 16, 2025$17.00
- Apr 16, 2025$18.00
- Apr 10, 2025$9.00
- Apr 10, 2025$10.00
- Apr 8, 2025$14.00
- Apr 8, 2025$15.00
- Mar 15, 2025$40.00
- Mar 15, 2025$41.00
- Mar 15, 2025$39.00
- Mar 11, 2025$8.00
- Mar 4, 2025$19.00
- Mar 4, 2025$20.00
- Feb 26, 2025$6.00
- Feb 1, 2025$35.00
- Jan 31, 2025$32.00
- Jan 31, 2025$34.00
- Jan 31, 2025$31.00
- Dec 16, 2024$21.00
- Dec 16, 2024$22.00
- Nov 25, 2024$21.00
- Nov 25, 2024$22.00
- Nov 9, 2024$26.00
- Nov 9, 2024$27.00
- Oct 30, 2024$27.00
- Oct 21, 2024$16.00
- Oct 21, 2024$17.00
- Oct 21, 2024$18.00
- Oct 10, 2024$37.00
- Sep 25, 2024$17.00
- Sep 25, 2024$18.00
- Sep 25, 2024$19.00
- Sep 25, 2024$20.00
- Sep 22, 2024$19.00
- Sep 22, 2024$20.00
- Sep 22, 2024$21.00
- Sep 22, 2024$22.00
- Sep 16, 2024$16.00
- Sep 16, 2024$15.00
- Sep 2, 2024$16.00
- Sep 2, 2024$15.00
- Aug 18, 2024$16.00
- Aug 18, 2024$15.00
- Aug 6, 2024$15.00
- Jul 25, 2024$15.00
- Jul 2, 2024$27.00
- Jul 2, 2024$28.00
- Jun 16, 2024$15.00
Auctions (52)
- Aug 11, 2026High: $71.16 / Low: $24.99
- Jun 15, 2026High: $72.75 / Low: $72.75
- Jun 6, 2026High: $59.99 / Low: $11.99
- May 16, 2026High: $30.00 / Low: $30.00
- May 9, 2026High: $79.95 / Low: $12.99
- Apr 28, 2026High: $24.99 / Low: $24.99
- Apr 13, 2026High: $79.95 / Low: $20.00
- Apr 4, 2026High: $35.99 / Low: $12.98
- Mar 28, 2026High: $24.99 / Low: $24.99
- Mar 21, 2026High: $30.00 / Low: $30.00
- Mar 14, 2026High: $79.95 / Low: $30.00
- Mar 7, 2026High: $30.00 / Low: $20.00
- Feb 27, 2026High: $12.98 / Low: $12.98
- Feb 10, 2026High: $73.55 / Low: $20.00
- Feb 3, 2026High: $12.99 / Low: $12.99
- Jan 11, 2026High: $79.95 / Low: $20.00
- Dec 28, 2025High: $21.75 / Low: $12.99
- Dec 11, 2025High: $79.95 / Low: $20.00
- Nov 25, 2025High: $33.99 / Low: $13.00
- Nov 14, 2025High: $75.15 / Low: $75.15
- Nov 7, 2025High: $30.00 / Low: $20.00
- Oct 31, 2025High: $21.75 / Low: $12.87
- Oct 24, 2025High: $33.99 / Low: $33.99
- Oct 8, 2025High: $30.00 / Low: $20.00
- Sep 29, 2025High: $29.00 / Low: $12.87
- Sep 14, 2025High: $79.95 / Low: $79.95
- Sep 7, 2025High: $30.00 / Low: $20.00
- Aug 31, 2025High: $29.00 / Low: $29.00
- Aug 19, 2025High: $27.99 / Low: $19.00
- Jul 21, 2025High: $27.99 / Low: $19.00
- Jun 28, 2025High: $27.99 / Low: $10.00
- Jun 5, 2025High: $39.95 / Low: $8.00
- May 13, 2025High: $79.95 / Low: $6.00
- Apr 18, 2025High: $39.95 / Low: $6.00
- Mar 27, 2025High: $39.95 / Low: $6.00
- Mar 4, 2025High: $31.59 / Low: $6.00
- Jan 8, 2025High: $79.95 / Low: $15.88
- Dec 28, 2024High: $27.99 / Low: $14.95
- Dec 19, 2024High: $24.90 / Low: $15.88
- Dec 8, 2024High: $67.96 / Low: $15.00
- Nov 13, 2024High: $79.95 / Low: $15.00
- Nov 6, 2024High: $30.00 / Low: $15.00
- Oct 23, 2024High: $27.77 / Low: $14.99
- Oct 17, 2024High: $20.12 / Low: $14.99
- Oct 2, 2024High: $37.77 / Low: $14.99
- Sep 25, 2024High: $27.99 / Low: $14.95
- Sep 19, 2024High: $29.40 / Low: $14.99
- Sep 12, 2024High: $79.95 / Low: $14.99
- Sep 5, 2024High: $30.00 / Low: $14.99
- Aug 20, 2024High: $30.39 / Low: $14.99
- Aug 10, 2024High: $79.95 / Low: $14.99
- Aug 3, 2024High: $27.99 / Low: $24.99
What is the Vivitar 28-85mm f/2.8-3.8 MC?
Vivitar 28-85mm f/2.8-3.8 MC is a camera lens with 28-85mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8 - 3.8/22, 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 650g.
Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.
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Technical Specifications
Optical
Focal Length28-85mm
Aperturef/2.8-3.8 (min f/22)
Min Focus Distance0.25m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weight650g
Lengthmm
Filter Thread67mm
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
Dakota White3.0/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vivitar 28-85mm f/2.8-3.8 MC?
Vivitar 28-85mm f/2.8-3.8 MC is a camera lens with 28-85mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8 - 3.8/22, 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 650g.
What mount is the Vivitar 28-85mm f/2.8-3.8 MC compatible with?
Vivitar 28-85mm f/2.8-3.8 MC 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 Vivitar 28-85mm f/2.8-3.8 MC cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar 28-85mm f/2.8-3.8 MC typically sells for around $6.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Vivitar 28-85mm f/2.8-3.8 MC a good lens?
Vivitar 28-85mm f/2.8-3.8 MC has a community rating of 3.0/5 from 1 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar 28-85mm f/2.8-3.8 MC?
Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y, Gemini Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC, Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4 D IF.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€42.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
3.0
Optical3.0/5
Mechanical3.0/5
Value3.0/5
Bokeh3.0/5
Usability3.0/5
Based on 2 reviewers