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    Vivitar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8

    4.1
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.0
    Mechanical: 3.5
    Value: 5.0
    Focal Length
    35-70mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-4.8 (min f/22)
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Weight
    320g
    Vivitar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 320 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 65 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.

    Vivitar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 14 months of tracked sales — pay around the $38.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $38.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $47.50
    All-time low
    $5.00
    Latest sale
    $19.00

    Best deals

    63 of 121 tracked sales (52%) closed at or under the $38.00 fair value.

    • Oct 15, 2024$5.00$-33.00 / typical
    • Oct 28, 2024$6.00$-32.00 / typical
    • Dec 29, 2024$6.00$-32.00 / typical
    • Jan 4, 2025$6.00$-32.00 / typical
    • Aug 5, 2024$10.00$-28.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length35-70mm
    Aperturef/3.5-4.8 (min f/22)
    Min Focus Distance0.4m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight320g
    Length65.5mm
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Sydney Smith4.1/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Vivitar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Vivitar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8?

    Vivitar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 is a camera lens with 35-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.8/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 320g.

    What mount is the Vivitar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 compatible with?

    Vivitar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Vivitar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 typically sells for around $5.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Vivitar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 a good lens?

    Vivitar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 has a community rating of 4.1/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 40-80mm f/3.5 C/Y, Gemini Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.1
    Optical4.0/5
    Mechanical3.5/5
    Value5.0/5
    Bokeh4.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 2 reviewers

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