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Prime zoom

Full frame

Kalimar 24-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Zoom Macro

Name: Kalimar 24-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Zoom Macro
Brand: Kalimar
SKU: kalimar-24-70mm-f-3-5-4-8-mc-zoom-macro
Availability: InStock

3.4

(1 reviews)

Optical: 4.0

Mechanical: 4.0

Value: 3.0

Focal Length

24-70mm

Aperture

f/3.5-4.8 (min f/22)

Mount

Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K

Weight

482g

Kalimar 24-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Zoom Macro is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Has 6 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 482 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. 54 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

Kalimar 24-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Zoom Macro purchase history

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Purchases (39)

Aug 2, 2025$9.00
Aug 2, 2025$4.00
Jul 10, 2025$13.00
Jul 2, 2025$14.00
Jun 20, 2025$18.00
Jun 20, 2025$19.00
Apr 22, 2025$49.00
Apr 21, 2025$9.00
Apr 21, 2025$10.00
Mar 29, 2025$19.00
Mar 29, 2025$20.00
Mar 14, 2025$15.00
Mar 1, 2025$24.00
Mar 1, 2025$25.00
Mar 1, 2025$26.00
Feb 17, 2025$10.00
Feb 13, 2025$32.00
Feb 13, 2025$29.00
Feb 13, 2025$30.00
Feb 13, 2025$31.00
Feb 12, 2025$13.00
Feb 12, 2025$14.00
Jan 26, 2025$25.00
Jan 26, 2025$23.00
Jan 19, 2025$16.00
Jan 19, 2025$15.00
Jan 4, 2025$16.00
Jan 4, 2025$17.00
Jan 4, 2025$15.00
Dec 27, 2024$11.00
Dec 24, 2024$32.00
Dec 24, 2024$33.00
Nov 28, 2024$14.00
Nov 28, 2024$15.00
Nov 13, 2024$40.00
Nov 13, 2024$39.00
Nov 3, 2024$17.00
Oct 28, 2024$33.00
Aug 21, 2024$13.00

Auctions (10)

Aug 16, 2025High: $19.90 / Low: $4.45
Jul 17, 2025High: $19.90 / Low: $9.99
Jun 25, 2025High: $20.00 / Low: $9.99
Jun 3, 2025High: $20.00 / Low: $9.99
May 11, 2025High: $50.00 / Low: $9.69
Apr 19, 2025High: $29.99 / Low: $9.69
Mar 28, 2025High: $29.99 / Low: $9.69
Mar 3, 2025High: $29.99 / Low: $9.69
Feb 7, 2025High: $35.99 / Low: $9.99
Jan 14, 2025High: $35.99 / Low: $9.99

What is the Kalimar 24-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Zoom Macro?

Kalimar 24-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Zoom Macro is a camera lens with 24-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.8/22, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 482g.

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

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length24-70mm

Aperturef/3.5-4.8 (min f/22)

Min Focus Distance1.2m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight482g

Length54mm

Filter Thread67mm

MountCanon EF, Canon EF-S, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Beatrice Rossi3.4/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kalimar 24-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Zoom Macro?

What mount is the Kalimar 24-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Zoom Macro compatible with?

Kalimar 24-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Zoom Macro uses a Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Kalimar 24-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Zoom Macro cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Kalimar 24-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Zoom Macro typically sells for around $4.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Kalimar 24-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Zoom Macro a good lens?

Kalimar 24-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Zoom Macro has a community rating of 3.4/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Kalimar 24-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Zoom Macro?

Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 N, Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4 D IF, Nikon AF Nikkor 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (I).

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€12.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

3.4

Optical4.0/5

Mechanical4.0/5

Value3.0/5

Bokeh3.0/5

Usability3.0/5

Based on 3 reviewers