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    Makinon 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Auto Serie E

    4.0
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.0
    Mechanical: 4.3
    Value: 3.0
    Focal Length
    28-85mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
    Mount
    Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Makinon 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Auto Serie E is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Physical characteristics

    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.

    Makinon 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Auto Serie E purchase historyTrending up +2.9%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 2.9% per month across 7 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $33.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $34.00
    All-time low
    $12.00
    Latest sale
    $34.00

    Best deals

    16 of 27 tracked sales (59%) closed at or under the $33.00 fair value.

    • Jun 10, 2025$12.00$-21.00 / typical
    • Apr 26, 2025$13.00$-20.00 / typical
    • Oct 27, 2024$14.00$-19.00 / typical
    • Nov 30, 2024$14.00$-19.00 / typical
    • Apr 26, 2025$14.00$-19.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length28-85mm
    Aperturef/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
    Min Focus Distance1m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Thread62mm
    MountCanon FD, Contax/Yashica, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Giorgia Mancini4.0/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Makinon 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Auto Serie E?

    Makinon 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Auto Serie E is a camera lens with 28-85mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.5/22, for the Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format.

    What mount is the Makinon 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Auto Serie E compatible with?

    Makinon 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Auto Serie E uses a Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Makinon 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Auto Serie E cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Makinon 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Auto Serie E typically sells for around $12.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Makinon 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Auto Serie E a good lens?

    Makinon 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Auto Serie E has a community rating of 4.0/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Makinon 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Auto Serie E?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y, Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4 D IF, Nikon AF Nikkor 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6 G.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.0
    Optical4.0/5
    Mechanical4.3/5
    Value3.0/5
    Bokeh3.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 3 reviewers

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