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    Formula 5 Gold Star 75-205mm f/3.5

    4.5
    (2 reviews)
    Focal Length
    75-205mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-22
    Mount
    M42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX
    Formula 5 Gold Star 75-205mm f/3.5 is a manual focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Great choice mainly for good light conditions

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter.

    Formula 5 Gold Star 75-205mm f/3.5 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 10 months of tracked sales — pay around the $20.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $20.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $24.00
    All-time low
    $5.00
    Latest sale
    $24.00

    Best deals

    22 of 44 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $20.00 fair value.

    • Dec 17, 2024$5.00$-15.00 / typical
    • Dec 27, 2024$5.00$-15.00 / typical
    • Dec 17, 2024$6.00$-14.00 / typical
    • Dec 27, 2024$6.00$-14.00 / typical
    • Oct 22, 2024$7.00$-13.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length75-205mm
    Aperturef/3.5-22
    Min Focus Distancem
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Thread62mm
    MountM42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Good lens, and well packed. I’m looking forward to learning how to shoot 35mm photos again. 5.0/5

    Good lens, and well packed. I’m looking forward to learning how to shoot 35mm photos again. Good lens, and well packed. I’m looking forward to learning how to shoot 35mm photos again.

    Nice4.0/5

    Nice Nice

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Formula 5 Gold Star 75-205mm f/3.5?

    Formula 5 Gold Star 75-205mm f/3.5 is a camera lens with 75-205mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the M42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount, supporting the Full frame format.

    What mount is the Formula 5 Gold Star 75-205mm f/3.5 compatible with?

    Formula 5 Gold Star 75-205mm f/3.5 uses a M42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Formula 5 Gold Star 75-205mm f/3.5 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Formula 5 Gold Star 75-205mm f/3.5 typically sells for around $5.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Formula 5 Gold Star 75-205mm f/3.5 a good lens?

    Formula 5 Gold Star 75-205mm f/3.5 has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 2 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Formula 5 Gold Star 75-205mm f/3.5?

    Similar lenses include Ensinor 80-200mm f/5.5 Auto, Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6 D ED, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF ED VR II.

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