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    Prime
    Full frame

    Kiron MC 105mm f/2.8 macro

    4.2
    (2 reviews)
    Optical: 4.3
    Mechanical: 4.3
    Value: 10.0
    Focal Length
    105mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-32
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Weight
    650g
    Kiron MC 105mm f/2.8 macro is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.

    Physical characteristics

    102 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities. Weights 650 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.

    Kiron MC 105mm f/2.8 macro purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 44 months of tracked sales — pay around the $30.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $30.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $124.00
    All-time low
    $4.00
    Latest sale
    $125.00

    Best deals

    29 of 57 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $30.00 fair value.

    • May 10, 2025$4.00$-26.00 / typical
    • Mar 7, 2025$5.00$-25.00 / typical
    • Mar 26, 2025$14.00$-16.00 / typical
    • May 2, 2025$14.00$-16.00 / typical
    • Mar 17, 2025$15.00$-15.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length105mm
    Aperturef/2.8-32
    Min Focus Distance0.35m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight650g
    Length102.5mm
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Riley Moore4.1/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Kiron MC 105mm f/2.8 macro

    Riley Moore4.8/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Kiron MC 105mm f/2.8 macro

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Kiron MC 105mm f/2.8 macro?

    Kiron MC 105mm f/2.8 macro is a camera lens with 105mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/32, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 650g.

    What mount is the Kiron MC 105mm f/2.8 macro compatible with?

    Kiron MC 105mm f/2.8 macro uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, 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 Kiron MC 105mm f/2.8 macro cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Kiron MC 105mm f/2.8 macro typically sells for around $4.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Kiron MC 105mm f/2.8 macro a good lens?

    Kiron MC 105mm f/2.8 macro has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 2 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Kiron MC 105mm f/2.8 macro?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Planar T 85mm f/1.4 Z, Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 85mm f/1.7 (MC-II Version), Minolta MD 85mm f/2.0.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.1
    Optical4.3/5
    Mechanical4.3/5
    Value10.0/5
    Bokeh10.0/5
    Usability4.2/5
    Based on 10 reviewers

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