Chinon 50mm f/1.7 Macro MC
4.2
(2 reviews)Optical: 4.5
Mechanical: 4.3
Value: 4.0
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/1.7-16
Mount
M42
Weight
280g
Chinon 50mm f/1.7 Macro 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. Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.Physical characteristics
42 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 280 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options.Chinon 50mm f/1.7 Macro MC purchase history
eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)
Purchases (31)
- Aug 17, 2025$233.00
- Aug 11, 2025$28.00
- Aug 10, 2025$19.00
- Aug 4, 2025$233.00
- Jul 16, 2025$24.00
- Jul 16, 2025$23.00
- Jun 27, 2025$233.00
- Jun 27, 2025$236.00
- Jun 16, 2025$48.00
- Jun 16, 2025$49.00
- Jun 3, 2025$28.00
- Jun 3, 2025$29.00
- May 6, 2025$51.00
- May 6, 2025$54.00
- Apr 11, 2025$97.00
- Apr 11, 2025$98.00
- Apr 11, 2025$99.00
- Apr 11, 2025$93.00
- Mar 10, 2025$29.00
- Mar 10, 2025$30.00
- Mar 10, 2025$31.00
- Mar 6, 2025$3570.00
- Mar 6, 2025$3460.00
- Mar 6, 2025$3442.00
- Jan 2, 2025$315.00
- Jan 2, 2025$339.00
- Jan 2, 2025$333.00
- Jan 2, 2025$319.00
- Nov 20, 2024$105.00
- Nov 20, 2024$107.00
- Oct 17, 2024$198.00
Auctions (24)
- Aug 23, 2025High: $249.95 / Low: $19.95
- Aug 2, 2025High: $249.95 / Low: $25.00
- Jul 3, 2025High: $249.95 / Low: $30.00
- Jun 7, 2025High: $99.99 / Low: $29.99
- May 16, 2025High: $3500.00 / Low: $29.99
- Apr 23, 2025High: $3500.00 / Low: $29.99
- Mar 29, 2025High: $3500.00 / Low: $29.99
- Mar 6, 2025High: $309.00 / Low: $309.00
- Feb 8, 2025High: $309.00 / Low: $97.00
- Jan 16, 2025High: $309.00 / Low: $97.00
- Mar 4, 2024High: $199.00 / Low: $199.00
- Feb 12, 2024High: $259.00 / Low: $259.00
- Feb 5, 2024High: $259.00 / Low: $259.00
- Jan 29, 2024High: $299.00 / Low: $299.00
- Jan 22, 2024High: $299.00 / Low: $299.00
- Jan 15, 2024High: $299.00 / Low: $299.00
- Jan 8, 2024High: $309.00 / Low: $309.00
- Jan 1, 2024High: $329.00 / Low: $329.00
- Dec 4, 2023High: $359.00 / Low: $359.00
- Nov 6, 2023High: $389.00 / Low: $389.00
- May 15, 2023High: $359.00 / Low: $359.00
- May 8, 2023High: $369.00 / Low: $369.00
- Apr 24, 2023High: $449.00 / Low: $449.00
- Apr 17, 2023High: $449.00 / Low: $449.00
What is the Chinon 50mm f/1.7 Macro MC?
Chinon 50mm f/1.7 Macro MC is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.7/16, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 280g.
Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.
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Technical Specifications
Optical
Focal Length50mm
Aperturef/1.7-16
Min Focus Distance0.35m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weight280g
Length42mm
Filter Thread52mm
MountM42
FormatFull frame
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Reviews
Noah Becker4.2/5
Reviewer did not give any comments for Chinon 50mm f/1.7 Macro MC
Noah Becker4.2/5
Reviewer did not give any comments for Chinon 50mm f/1.7 Macro MC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chinon 50mm f/1.7 Macro MC?
Chinon 50mm f/1.7 Macro MC is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.7/16, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 280g.
What mount is the Chinon 50mm f/1.7 Macro MC compatible with?
Chinon 50mm f/1.7 Macro MC uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Chinon 50mm f/1.7 Macro MC cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Chinon 50mm f/1.7 Macro MC typically sells for around $19.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Chinon 50mm f/1.7 Macro MC a good lens?
Chinon 50mm f/1.7 Macro MC has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 2 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Chinon 50mm f/1.7 Macro MC?
Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 (Icarex 35), Isco-Gottingen Edixa ISCO-MAT 50mm f/1.9, Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€67.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
4.2
Optical4.5/5
Mechanical4.3/5
Value4.0/5
Bokeh4.3/5
Usability4.0/5
Based on 4 reviewers