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    Centon 50mm f/1.8 MC

    3.6
    (1 reviews)
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/1.8-22
    Mount
    Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Centon 50mm f/1.8 MC is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.

    Centon 50mm f/1.8 MC purchase historyTrending up +4.4%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 4.4% per month across 18 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $60.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $96.00
    All-time low
    $5.00
    Latest sale
    $51.00

    Best deals

    725 of 1432 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $60.00 fair value.

    • Jun 20, 2025$5.00$-55.00 / typical
    • Jul 20, 2025$6.00$-54.00 / typical
    • Dec 1, 2024$7.00$-53.00 / typical
    • Jun 8, 2025$8.00$-52.00 / typical
    • Jan 22, 2025$10.00$-50.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/1.8-22
    Min Focus Distancem
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Threadmm
    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

    László Németh3.6/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Centon 50mm f/1.8 MC?

    Centon 50mm f/1.8 MC is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.8/22, 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 Centon 50mm f/1.8 MC compatible with?

    Centon 50mm f/1.8 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 Centon 50mm f/1.8 MC cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Centon 50mm f/1.8 MC typically sells for around $5.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Centon 50mm f/1.8 MC a good lens?

    Centon 50mm f/1.8 MC has a community rating of 3.6/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Centon 50mm f/1.8 MC?

    Similar lenses include HAIOU-64 58mm f/2, Micro-Nikkor-PC 55mm f/3.5 Auto, Minolta MC Macro Rokkor-QF 50mm f/3.5.

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