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    Astron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC

    4.1
    (26 reviews)
    Optical: 4.8
    Mechanical: 4.8
    Value: 4.8
    Focal Length
    28-70mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
    Mount
    Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Astron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options.

    Astron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 10 months of tracked sales — pay around the $121.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $121.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $140.00
    All-time low
    $1.00
    Latest sale
    $163.00

    Best deals

    1009 of 1992 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $121.00 fair value.

    • Feb 25, 2025$1.00$-120.00 / typical
    • Mar 16, 2025$4.00$-117.00 / typical
    • Jun 18, 2025$4.00$-117.00 / typical
    • Jul 8, 2025$5.00$-116.00 / typical
    • Jul 20, 2025$5.00$-116.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length28-70mm
    Aperturef/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
    Min Focus Distancem
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountCanon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Among the best lenses money can buy5.0/5

    Among the best lenses money can buy The quality of this lens is great, as good as much more expensive units, and it is very light and easy to carry with you. Great value.

    Not a heavy one5.0/5

    Not a heavy one Real good photo quality for the range (28-70mm)

    Item was not as described, auto focus loses frequently. 1.0/5

    Item was not as described, auto focus loses frequently. Item was not as described, auto focus loses frequently.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Astron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC?

    Astron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC is a camera lens with 28-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.5/22, for the Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format.

    What mount is the Astron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC compatible with?

    Astron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC uses a Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Astron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Astron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Astron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC a good lens?

    Astron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC has a community rating of 4.1/5 from 26 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Astron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 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, Kiron 28-70mm f/4 Macro.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.7
    Optical4.8/5
    Mechanical4.8/5
    Value4.8/5
    Based on 144 reviewers

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