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    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
    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, gives you a variety of filter options.

    Kalimar 50mm f/2.8 MC Auto purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 11 months of tracked sales — pay around the $23.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $23.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $24.00
    All-time low
    $9.00
    Latest sale
    $19.00

    Best deals

    22 of 41 tracked sales (54%) closed at or under the $23.00 fair value.

    • Jan 25, 2025$9.00$-14.00 / typical
    • Jan 24, 2025$10.00$-13.00 / typical
    • Jan 25, 2025$10.00$-13.00 / typical
    • Jan 31, 2025$10.00$-13.00 / typical
    • Apr 4, 2025$10.00$-13.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distance0.8m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    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.

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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

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