C/Y (contax/yashica)Canon FDFDnKonica ARMinolta MCMinolta MDNikon DXNikon FXOlympus OMPentax K
Prime zoom
Full frame
Kiron MC 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5
4.0
(1 reviews)Optical: 5.0
Mechanical: 3.0
Value: 3.5
Focal Length
28-70mm
Aperture
f/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
Mount
C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
Weight
379g
Kiron MC 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.
Optical design
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 379 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 86 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter.Kiron MC 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 purchase history
eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)
Purchases (16)
- Jun 21, 2025$61.00
- Jun 18, 2025$4.00
- May 1, 2025$14.00
- May 1, 2025$15.00
- Jan 10, 2025$42.00
- Jan 10, 2025$45.00
- Jan 10, 2025$46.00
- Jan 10, 2025$47.00
- Jan 10, 2025$48.00
- Jan 4, 2025$19.00
- Jan 4, 2025$20.00
- Jan 4, 2025$21.00
- Nov 21, 2024$16.00
- Nov 21, 2024$17.00
- May 24, 2024$34.00
- May 24, 2024$35.00
Auctions (54)
- Aug 27, 2026High: $29.99 / Low: $23.99
- Jun 16, 2026High: $52.81 / Low: $12.49
- May 26, 2026High: $29.99 / Low: $24.99
- May 17, 2026High: $53.89 / Low: $12.49
- May 3, 2026High: $38.92 / Low: $15.00
- Apr 24, 2026High: $49.99 / Low: $24.99
- Apr 16, 2026High: $59.99 / Low: $16.00
- Apr 1, 2026High: $38.59 / Low: $15.00
- Mar 25, 2026High: $29.99 / Low: $24.99
- Mar 18, 2026High: $24.99 / Low: $16.00
- Mar 3, 2026High: $29.95 / Low: $15.00
- Feb 24, 2026High: $39.13 / Low: $24.99
- Feb 17, 2026High: $19.99 / Low: $16.00
- Feb 2, 2026High: $19.99 / Low: $15.00
- Jan 25, 2026High: $29.99 / Low: $24.88
- Jan 18, 2026High: $38.63 / Low: $17.85
- Jan 4, 2026High: $29.95 / Low: $15.00
- Dec 26, 2025High: $37.14 / Low: $17.49
- Dec 19, 2025High: $19.99 / Low: $16.00
- Dec 5, 2025High: $38.08 / Low: $15.00
- Nov 28, 2025High: $39.09 / Low: $18.74
- Nov 21, 2025High: $24.99 / Low: $19.99
- Nov 14, 2025High: $19.99 / Low: $6.00
- Nov 7, 2025High: $19.99 / Low: $19.99
- Oct 31, 2025High: $39.09 / Low: $15.00
- Oct 24, 2025High: $34.99 / Low: $18.74
- Oct 17, 2025High: $21.00 / Low: $19.99
- Oct 2, 2025High: $19.99 / Low: $15.00
- Sep 24, 2025High: $19.99 / Low: $15.00
- Sep 17, 2025High: $24.99 / Low: $19.99
- Sep 10, 2025High: $34.57 / Low: $34.57
- Sep 3, 2025High: $15.00 / Low: $15.00
- Aug 27, 2025High: $17.49 / Low: $17.49
- Aug 8, 2025High: $64.95 / Low: $4.50
- Jul 8, 2025High: $64.95 / Low: $4.50
- Jun 16, 2025High: $19.99 / Low: $15.00
- May 25, 2025High: $15.00 / Low: $15.00
- May 3, 2025High: $50.00 / Low: $15.00
- Apr 7, 2025High: $44.95 / Low: $32.65
- Mar 16, 2025High: $44.95 / Low: $18.95
- Feb 22, 2025High: $44.95 / Low: $15.00
- Jan 28, 2025High: $44.95 / Low: $15.00
- Jan 6, 2025High: $18.95 / Low: $15.00
- Dec 27, 2024High: $18.95 / Low: $15.00
- Dec 14, 2024High: $39.56 / Low: $15.00
- Dec 3, 2024High: $20.00 / Low: $15.00
- Nov 2, 2024High: $20.00 / Low: $20.00
- Oct 19, 2024High: $40.45 / Low: $15.00
- Oct 5, 2024High: $20.00 / Low: $20.00
- Sep 14, 2024High: $39.56 / Low: $39.56
- Aug 31, 2024High: $20.00 / Low: $20.00
- Aug 15, 2024High: $44.95 / Low: $35.04
- Aug 12, 2024High: $34.95 / Low: $34.95
- Aug 5, 2024High: $20.00 / Low: $20.00
What is the Kiron MC 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5?
Kiron MC 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 is a camera lens with 28-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.5/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 379g.
Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.
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Technical Specifications
Optical
Focal Length28-70mm
Aperturef/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
Min Focus Distance0.9m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weight379g
Length86mm
Filter Thread62mm
MountC/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
FormatFull frame
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Reviews
Jorge Medina4.0/5
Reviewer did not give any comments for Kiron MC 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kiron MC 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5?
Kiron MC 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 is a camera lens with 28-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.5/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 379g.
What mount is the Kiron MC 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 compatible with?
Kiron MC 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, 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 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Kiron MC 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 typically sells for around $4.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Kiron MC 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 a good lens?
Kiron MC 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 has a community rating of 4.0/5 from 1 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Kiron MC 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5?
Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y, Gemini Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC, Kiron 28-70mm f/4 Macro.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€26.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
4.0
Optical5.0/5
Mechanical3.0/5
Value3.5/5
Bokeh3.5/5
Usability5.0/5
Based on 2 reviewers