Yashica MC Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5
3.3
(1 reviews)Optical: 3.3
Mechanical: 3.3
Value: 4.5
Focal Length
35-70mm
Aperture
f/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
Mount
C/Y (contax/yashica)
Weight
330g
Yashica MC Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 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 52 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. Weights 330 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 63 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.Yashica MC Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 purchase history
eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)
Purchases (54)
- Jul 27, 2025$32.00
- Jul 12, 2025$52.00
- Jul 10, 2025$37.00
- Jul 9, 2025$75.00
- Jul 7, 2025$18.00
- Jul 3, 2025$28.00
- Jun 29, 2025$117.00
- Jun 24, 2025$19.00
- Jun 20, 2025$18.00
- Jun 7, 2025$37.00
- Jun 7, 2025$5.00
- Jun 5, 2025$33.00
- Jun 5, 2025$34.00
- May 18, 2025$48.00
- May 18, 2025$46.00
- May 11, 2025$33.00
- May 11, 2025$34.00
- May 10, 2025$28.00
- May 10, 2025$29.00
- May 4, 2025$34.00
- May 4, 2025$35.00
- Apr 27, 2025$25.00
- Apr 27, 2025$26.00
- Apr 26, 2025$21.00
- Apr 26, 2025$22.00
- Apr 25, 2025$21.00
- Apr 25, 2025$22.00
- Apr 24, 2025$24.00
- Apr 24, 2025$23.00
- Apr 1, 2025$48.00
- Apr 1, 2025$46.00
- Mar 17, 2025$13.00
- Mar 8, 2025$67.00
- Mar 8, 2025$68.00
- Jan 31, 2025$35.00
- Jan 31, 2025$37.00
- Jan 31, 2025$38.00
- Jan 31, 2025$39.00
- Jan 21, 2025$73.00
- Jan 12, 2025$24.00
- Jan 6, 2025$51.00
- Jan 6, 2025$53.00
- Jan 6, 2025$54.00
- Jan 5, 2025$19.00
- Jan 5, 2025$20.00
- Nov 23, 2024$23.00
- Nov 8, 2024$38.00
- Oct 9, 2024$38.00
- Sep 20, 2024$96.00
- Sep 19, 2024$73.00
- Jul 28, 2024$13.00
- Jul 10, 2024$28.00
- Jul 9, 2024$13.00
- May 26, 2024$14.00
Auctions (43)
- Jun 11, 2026High: $49.00 / Low: $49.00
- Jun 4, 2026High: $68.91 / Low: $38.27
- May 21, 2026High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
- May 9, 2026High: $60.00 / Low: $51.68
- May 2, 2026High: $69.09 / Low: $69.09
- Apr 21, 2026High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
- Apr 13, 2026High: $60.00 / Low: $60.00
- Apr 5, 2026High: $67.73 / Low: $67.73
- Mar 29, 2026High: $51.46 / Low: $51.46
- Mar 22, 2026High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
- Mar 7, 2026High: $39.99 / Low: $36.56
- Feb 27, 2026High: $69.25 / Low: $35.00
- Feb 11, 2026High: $60.00 / Low: $60.00
- Feb 4, 2026High: $70.15 / Low: $36.55
- Jan 27, 2026High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
- Jan 12, 2026High: $60.00 / Low: $60.00
- Jan 5, 2026High: $68.23 / Low: $50.97
- Dec 21, 2025High: $35.00 / Low: $34.99
- Dec 14, 2025High: $60.00 / Low: $60.00
- Dec 7, 2025High: $67.77 / Low: $50.66
- Nov 21, 2025High: $37.99 / Low: $35.00
- Nov 13, 2025High: $32.00 / Low: $32.00
- Nov 5, 2025High: $68.35 / Low: $40.86
- Oct 24, 2025High: $37.99 / Low: $37.99
- Oct 10, 2025High: $33.00 / Low: $33.00
- Oct 3, 2025High: $68.53 / Low: $50.11
- Sep 26, 2025High: $37.99 / Low: $37.99
- Sep 9, 2025High: $50.71 / Low: $33.00
- Sep 1, 2025High: $51.27 / Low: $51.27
- Aug 20, 2025High: $34.97 / Low: $34.97
- Jul 22, 2025High: $79.99 / Low: $5.39
- Jun 30, 2025High: $125.00 / Low: $5.39
- Jun 7, 2025High: $75.00 / Low: $12.99
- May 14, 2025High: $68.17 / Low: $36.99
- Apr 20, 2025High: $68.61 / Low: $36.00
- Mar 28, 2025High: $87.38 / Low: $18.99
- Mar 1, 2025High: $51.87 / Low: $18.99
- Feb 6, 2025High: $61.35 / Low: $18.99
- Dec 29, 2024High: $86.73 / Low: $24.99
- Dec 19, 2024High: $65.76 / Low: $34.60
- Nov 29, 2024High: $89.20 / Low: $35.00
- Aug 17, 2024High: $69.26 / Low: $14.17
- Aug 10, 2024High: $64.25 / Low: $12.74
What is the Yashica MC Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5?
Yashica MC Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 is a camera lens with 35-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.5/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica) mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 330g.
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/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
Min Focus Distance0.5m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weight330g
Length63.5mm
Filter Thread52mm
MountC/Y (contax/yashica)
FormatFull frame
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Reviews
Yuki Tanaka3.3/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Yashica MC Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5?
Yashica MC Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 is a camera lens with 35-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.5/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica) mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 330g.
What mount is the Yashica MC Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 compatible with?
Yashica MC Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 uses a C/Y (contax/yashica) mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Yashica MC Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Yashica MC Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 typically sells for around $5.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Yashica MC Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 a good lens?
Yashica MC Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 has a community rating of 3.3/5 from 1 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Yashica MC Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5?
Similar lenses include Angenieux 35-70mm f/2.5-3.3, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 40-80mm f/3.5 C/Y.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€49.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
3.3
Optical3.3/5
Mechanical3.3/5
Value4.5/5
Bokeh3.0/5
Usability2.5/5
Based on 3 reviewers