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    Montgomery Ward 28mm f/2.8

    3.6
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 3.5
    Mechanical: 3.5
    Value: 2.0
    Focal Length
    28mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-22
    Mount
    Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Weight
    317g
    Montgomery Ward 28mm f/2.8 is a manual focus wide angle 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. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 317 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 55 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.

    Montgomery Ward 28mm f/2.8 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 31 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)
    $34.00
    All-time low
    $5.00
    Latest sale
    $34.00

    Best deals

    25 of 49 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $23.00 fair value.

    • Jan 25, 2024$5.00$-18.00 / typical
    • Feb 10, 2024$5.00$-18.00 / typical
    • Oct 14, 2025$7.00$-16.00 / typical
    • Feb 22, 2026$7.00$-16.00 / typical
    • Nov 3, 2024$9.00$-14.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length28mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distance0.3m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight317g
    Length55mm
    Filter Thread55mm
    MountCanon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Yui Matsuda3.6/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Montgomery Ward 28mm f/2.8?

    Montgomery Ward 28mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 28mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 317g.

    What mount is the Montgomery Ward 28mm f/2.8 compatible with?

    Montgomery Ward 28mm f/2.8 uses a Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, 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 Montgomery Ward 28mm f/2.8 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Montgomery Ward 28mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $5.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Montgomery Ward 28mm f/2.8 a good lens?

    Montgomery Ward 28mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 3.6/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Montgomery Ward 28mm f/2.8?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Distagon T 25mm f/2.8 C/Y, Carl Zeiss Distagon T 28mm f/2.8 C/Y, Minolta MD 24mm f/2.8.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.6
    Optical3.5/5
    Mechanical3.5/5
    Value2.0/5
    Bokeh2.0/5
    Usability3.5/5
    Based on 2 reviewers

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