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    Full frame

    Kalimar 50mm f/2.8 MC Auto

    4.1
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.0
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 2.0
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-22
    Mount
    Canon FD, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Weight
    g
    Kalimar 50mm f/2.8 MC Auto is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.

    Kalimar 50mm f/2.8 MC Auto purchase history

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)

    Purchases (41)

    • Jul 22, 2025$19.00
    • Jul 5, 2025$14.00
    • Jun 3, 2025$24.00
    • Jun 3, 2025$23.00
    • May 21, 2025$19.00
    • May 1, 2025$24.00
    • May 1, 2025$25.00
    • May 1, 2025$23.00
    • Apr 18, 2025$24.00
    • Apr 18, 2025$25.00
    • Apr 18, 2025$23.00
    • Apr 9, 2025$18.00
    • Apr 9, 2025$19.00
    • Apr 8, 2025$20.00
    • Apr 8, 2025$21.00
    • Apr 8, 2025$22.00
    • Apr 6, 2025$12.00
    • Apr 6, 2025$13.00
    • Apr 4, 2025$10.00
    • Apr 4, 2025$11.00
    • Mar 8, 2025$18.00
    • Mar 8, 2025$19.00
    • Feb 27, 2025$11.00
    • Feb 27, 2025$12.00
    • Feb 19, 2025$20.00
    • Jan 31, 2025$16.00
    • Jan 31, 2025$10.00
    • Jan 31, 2025$11.00
    • Jan 31, 2025$15.00
    • Jan 25, 2025$9.00
    • Jan 25, 2025$10.00
    • Jan 24, 2025$10.00
    • Jan 24, 2025$11.00
    • Jan 10, 2025$25.00
    • Jan 10, 2025$27.00
    • Jan 2, 2025$25.00
    • Jan 2, 2025$26.00
    • Jan 2, 2025$27.00
    • Nov 28, 2024$22.00
    • Oct 30, 2024$12.00
    • Sep 2, 2024$25.00

    Auctions (66)

    • Aug 13, 2026High: $24.00 / Low: $20.00
    • Jun 18, 2026High: $20.00 / Low: $20.00
    • Jun 11, 2026High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • May 19, 2026High: $20.00 / Low: $20.00
    • May 10, 2026High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Apr 10, 2026High: $24.00 / Low: $19.20
    • Mar 12, 2026High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Feb 11, 2026High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Jan 13, 2026High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Dec 14, 2025High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Nov 14, 2025High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Oct 15, 2025High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Oct 8, 2025High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Sep 10, 2025High: $21.60 / Low: $21.60
    • Aug 2, 2025High: $25.00 / Low: $15.00
    • Jun 29, 2025High: $25.00 / Low: $10.55
    • Jun 4, 2025High: $25.00 / Low: $10.55
    • May 13, 2025High: $25.00 / Low: $10.55
    • Apr 21, 2025High: $25.00 / Low: $9.04
    • Mar 30, 2025High: $25.00 / Low: $9.04
    • Mar 7, 2025High: $25.00 / Low: $9.04
    • Feb 10, 2025High: $25.00 / Low: $9.04
    • Jan 16, 2025High: $25.00 / Low: $10.95
    • Dec 13, 2024High: $21.60 / Low: $21.60
    • Nov 10, 2024High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Sep 15, 2024High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Aug 12, 2024High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • May 14, 2024High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Apr 9, 2024High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Mar 12, 2024High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Feb 13, 2024High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Feb 7, 2024High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Jan 30, 2024High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Jan 23, 2024High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Jan 16, 2024High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Jan 9, 2024High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Jan 2, 2024High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Dec 19, 2023High: $10.00 / Low: $10.00
    • Dec 12, 2023High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Nov 14, 2023High: $21.84 / Low: $10.00
    • Oct 17, 2023High: $10.00 / Low: $10.00
    • Sep 19, 2023High: $21.60 / Low: $21.60
    • Aug 22, 2023High: $24.00 / Low: $24.00
    • Aug 15, 2023High: $10.00 / Low: $10.00
    • Jul 18, 2023High: $24.00 / Low: $10.00
    • Jul 11, 2023High: $21.60 / Low: $10.00
    • Jul 4, 2023High: $24.00 / Low: $10.00
    • Jun 27, 2023High: $24.00 / Low: $10.00
    • Jun 20, 2023High: $24.00 / Low: $10.00
    • Jun 13, 2023High: $24.00 / Low: $10.00
    • Jun 6, 2023High: $24.00 / Low: $10.00
    • May 30, 2023High: $24.00 / Low: $10.00
    • May 23, 2023High: $24.00 / Low: $10.00
    • May 16, 2023High: $21.60 / Low: $10.00
    • May 9, 2023High: $24.00 / Low: $10.00
    • May 2, 2023High: $24.00 / Low: $10.00
    • Apr 25, 2023High: $24.00 / Low: $10.00
    • Apr 18, 2023High: $24.00 / Low: $10.00
    • Apr 11, 2023High: $21.60 / Low: $10.00
    • Apr 4, 2023High: $21.60 / Low: $10.00
    • Mar 28, 2023High: $21.60 / Low: $10.00
    • Mar 21, 2023High: $10.00 / Low: $10.00
    • Mar 9, 2021High: $25.00 / Low: $25.00
    • Mar 2, 2021High: $25.00 / Low: $25.00
    • Feb 23, 2021High: $25.00 / Low: $25.00
    • Feb 16, 2021High: $25.00 / Low: $25.00

    What is the Kalimar 50mm f/2.8 MC Auto?

    Kalimar 50mm f/2.8 MC Auto is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the Canon FD, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format.

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

    eBay Auctions

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distance0.8m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weightg
    Lengthmm
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountCanon FD, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Ferenc Farkas4.1/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Kalimar 50mm f/2.8 MC Auto

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Kalimar 50mm f/2.8 MC Auto?

    Kalimar 50mm f/2.8 MC Auto is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the Canon FD, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format.

    What mount is the Kalimar 50mm f/2.8 MC Auto compatible with?

    Kalimar 50mm f/2.8 MC Auto uses a Canon FD, 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 50mm f/2.8 MC Auto cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Kalimar 50mm f/2.8 MC Auto typically sells for around $9.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Kalimar 50mm f/2.8 MC Auto a good lens?

    Kalimar 50mm f/2.8 MC Auto has a community rating of 4.1/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Kalimar 50mm f/2.8 MC Auto?

    Similar lenses include HAIOU-64 58mm f/2, Minolta MC Macro Rokkor-QF 50mm f/3.5, Minolta MC Rokkor-PG 50mm f/1.4.

    Current Pricing

    Latest Price
    €22.00
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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.1
    Optical4.0/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value2.0/5
    Bokeh2.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 2 reviewers