Kalimar 50mm f/1.8 MC Auto
3.5
(1 reviews)Optical: 3.0
Mechanical: 3.5
Value: 2.0
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/1.8-22
Mount
Canon FD, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K
Weight
g
Kalimar 50mm f/1.8 MC Auto is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.
Optical design
Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. 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
With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.Kalimar 50mm f/1.8 MC Auto purchase history
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Purchases (36)
- Jul 4, 2025$37.00
- Jun 30, 2025$23.00
- Jun 14, 2025$36.00
- May 21, 2025$19.00
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- Sep 2, 2024$25.00
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What is the Kalimar 50mm f/1.8 MC Auto?
Kalimar 50mm f/1.8 MC Auto is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.8/22, for the Canon FD, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format.
Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.
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Technical Specifications
Optical
Focal Length50mm
Aperturef/1.8-22
Min Focus Distance0.45m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weightg
Lengthmm
Filter Thread49mm
MountCanon FD, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K
FormatFull frame
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Reviews
Kaito Suzuki3.5/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kalimar 50mm f/1.8 MC Auto?
Kalimar 50mm f/1.8 MC Auto is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.8/22, for the Canon FD, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format.
What mount is the Kalimar 50mm f/1.8 MC Auto compatible with?
Kalimar 50mm f/1.8 MC Auto uses a Canon FD, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Kalimar 50mm f/1.8 MC Auto cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Kalimar 50mm f/1.8 MC Auto typically sells for around $9.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Kalimar 50mm f/1.8 MC Auto a good lens?
Kalimar 50mm f/1.8 MC Auto has a community rating of 3.5/5 from 1 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Kalimar 50mm f/1.8 MC Auto?
Similar lenses include HAIOU-64 58mm f/2, Micro-Nikkor-PC 55mm f/3.5 Auto, Minolta MC Macro Rokkor-QF 50mm f/3.5.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€20.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
3.5
Optical3.0/5
Mechanical3.5/5
Value2.0/5
Bokeh2.0/5
Usability4.0/5
Based on 2 reviewers