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    Hoya 100-300mm f/5 HMC Macro

    3.0
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 2.3
    Mechanical: 3.7
    Value: 3.0
    Focal Length
    100-300mm
    Aperture
    f/5-22
    Mount
    M42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX
    Hoya 100-300mm f/5 HMC Macro is a manual focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Not the best in low light conditions but the lack of high aperture can be compensated with higher iso Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.

    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.

    Hoya 100-300mm f/5 HMC Macro purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 15 months of tracked sales — pay around the $29.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $29.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $75.50
    All-time low
    $7.00
    Latest sale
    $19.00

    Best deals

    14 of 25 tracked sales (56%) closed at or under the $29.50 fair value.

    • Aug 8, 2024$7.00$-22.50 / typical
    • May 9, 2024$19.00$-10.50 / typical
    • Aug 3, 2025$19.00$-10.50 / typical
    • Aug 19, 2025$19.00$-10.50 / typical
    • Mar 9, 2025$21.00$-8.50 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length100-300mm
    Aperturef/5-22
    Min Focus Distance0.35m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Thread62mm
    MountM42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Haruto Fujimoto3.0/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Hoya 100-300mm f/5 HMC Macro

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Hoya 100-300mm f/5 HMC Macro?

    Hoya 100-300mm f/5 HMC Macro is a camera lens with 100-300mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/5/22, for the M42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount, supporting the Full frame format.

    What mount is the Hoya 100-300mm f/5 HMC Macro compatible with?

    Hoya 100-300mm f/5 HMC Macro uses a M42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Hoya 100-300mm f/5 HMC Macro cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Hoya 100-300mm f/5 HMC Macro typically sells for around $7.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Hoya 100-300mm f/5 HMC Macro a good lens?

    Hoya 100-300mm f/5 HMC Macro has a community rating of 3.0/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Hoya 100-300mm f/5 HMC Macro?

    Similar lenses include Access P-MC 85-300mm f/5 Macro, Enna Munchen 85-250mm f/4 Tele-Zoo, Nikon AF Nikkor 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.0
    Optical2.3/5
    Mechanical3.7/5
    Value3.0/5
    Bokeh3.0/5
    Usability3.7/5
    Based on 3 reviewers

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