Wide angle

Full frame

Formula 5 28mm f/2.8 MC

Name: Formula 5 28mm f/2.8 MC
Brand: Formula
SKU: formula-5-28mm-f-2-8-mc
Availability: InStock

4.0

(1 reviews)

Optical: 4.0

Mechanical: 4.0

Value: 4.0

Focal Length

28mm

Aperture

f/2.8-22

Mount

M42

Weight

335g

Formula 5 28mm f/2.8 MC is a manual focus wide angle 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. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

Physical characteristics

Weights 335 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 60 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.

Formula 5 28mm f/2.8 MC purchase history

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Purchases (24)

Jul 31, 2025$19.00
May 20, 2025$5.00
Mar 24, 2025$29.00
Mar 24, 2025$30.00
Mar 24, 2025$31.00
Mar 15, 2025$17.00
Mar 15, 2025$18.00
Jan 31, 2025$6.00
Jan 2, 2025$40.00
Jan 2, 2025$38.00
Dec 21, 2024$18.00
Dec 21, 2024$19.00
Nov 2, 2024$24.00
Nov 2, 2024$25.00
Sep 30, 2024$20.00
Sep 30, 2024$21.00
Sep 30, 2024$22.00
Sep 9, 2024$6.00
Jul 27, 2024$25.00
Jul 27, 2024$26.00
Jun 18, 2024$19.00
Jun 18, 2024$20.00
Jun 14, 2024$19.00
Jun 14, 2024$20.00

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Aug 23, 2026High: $31.00 / Low: $10.63
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Nov 14, 2025High: $190.00 / Low: $12.10
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What is the Formula 5 28mm f/2.8 MC?

Formula 5 28mm f/2.8 MC is a camera lens with 28mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 335g.

Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length28mm

Aperturef/2.8-22

Min Focus Distance0.35m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight335g

Length60mm

Filter Thread58mm

MountM42

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Szabolcs Juhász4.0/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Formula 5 28mm f/2.8 MC?

Formula 5 28mm f/2.8 MC is a camera lens with 28mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 335g.

What mount is the Formula 5 28mm f/2.8 MC compatible with?

Formula 5 28mm f/2.8 MC uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Formula 5 28mm f/2.8 MC cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Formula 5 28mm f/2.8 MC typically sells for around $4.52. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Formula 5 28mm f/2.8 MC a good lens?

Formula 5 28mm f/2.8 MC has a community rating of 4.0/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Formula 5 28mm f/2.8 MC?

Similar lenses include Aremac 35mm f/2.8, Carl Zeiss Jena SO-3.1 P-Flektogon 35mm f/2.8, Derek Gardner Automatic 35mm f/2.8.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€22.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.0

Optical4.0/5

Mechanical4.0/5

Value4.0/5

Bokeh4.0/5

Usability4.0/5

Based on 2 reviewers