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    Cosina 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro

    4.3
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.0
    Mechanical: 4.5
    Value: 2.0
    Focal Length
    24mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-22
    Mount
    M42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K
    Weight
    190g
    Cosina 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro is a manual focus wide angle lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 5 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 190 grams so convinient to carry. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. 39 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

    Cosina 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 34 months of tracked sales — pay around the $86.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $86.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $88.00
    All-time low
    $18.00
    Latest sale
    $106.00

    Best deals

    23 of 45 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $86.00 fair value.

    • Jan 30, 2025$18.00$-68.00 / typical
    • Dec 31, 2024$20.00$-66.00 / typical
    • Nov 28, 2024$25.00$-61.00 / typical
    • Feb 17, 2025$25.00$-61.00 / typical
    • Jan 31, 2025$38.00$-48.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length24mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distance0.19m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight190g
    Length39mm
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountM42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Hannah Fischer4.3/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Cosina 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Cosina 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro?

    Cosina 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro is a camera lens with 24mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the M42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 190g.

    What mount is the Cosina 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro compatible with?

    Cosina 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro uses a M42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Cosina 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Cosina 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro typically sells for around $18.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Cosina 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro a good lens?

    Cosina 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro has a community rating of 4.3/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Cosina 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro?

    Similar lenses include Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 D, Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/1.4 D, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 20mm f/1.8 G ED.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.3
    Optical4.0/5
    Mechanical4.5/5
    Value2.0/5
    Bokeh2.0/5
    Usability4.5/5
    Based on 2 reviewers

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