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    Sakar 28-70mm f/3.5 Auto Zoom MC

    3.2
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 3.0
    Mechanical: 4.0
    Value: 1.0
    Focal Length
    28-70mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-22
    Mount
    Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K
    Weight
    370g
    Sakar 28-70mm f/3.5 Auto Zoom MC is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Average brightness in this league

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities. Weights 370 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 76 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.

    Sakar 28-70mm f/3.5 Auto Zoom MC purchase history

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)

    Purchases (21)

    • Aug 7, 2025$19.00
    • May 20, 2025$19.00
    • May 20, 2025$20.00
    • Apr 28, 2025$1.00
    • Mar 1, 2025$29.00
    • Mar 1, 2025$30.00
    • Feb 6, 2025$12.00
    • Feb 6, 2025$13.00
    • Jan 31, 2025$13.00
    • Jan 31, 2025$14.00
    • Jan 9, 2025$20.00
    • Jan 9, 2025$21.00
    • Jan 9, 2025$22.00
    • Jan 1, 2025$10.00
    • Jan 1, 2025$11.00
    • Nov 2, 2024$25.00
    • Oct 18, 2024$33.00
    • Aug 6, 2024$19.00
    • Aug 6, 2024$20.00
    • Apr 2, 2024$41.00
    • Apr 2, 2024$43.00

    Auctions (77)

    • Jun 2, 2026High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
    • Apr 26, 2026High: $31.50 / Low: $31.50
    • Feb 25, 2026High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
    • Feb 2, 2026High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
    • Dec 28, 2025High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
    • Nov 28, 2025High: $42.00 / Low: $42.00
    • Oct 27, 2025High: $70.00 / Low: $70.00
    • Sep 28, 2025High: $38.50 / Low: $38.50
    • Sep 13, 2025High: $19.99 / Low: $19.99
    • Aug 29, 2025High: $42.00 / Low: $42.00
    • Aug 11, 2025High: $20.00 / Low: $19.99
    • Jul 10, 2025High: $20.00 / Low: $0.99
    • Jun 18, 2025High: $20.00 / Low: $0.99
    • May 26, 2025High: $29.95 / Low: $0.99
    • May 3, 2025High: $29.95 / Low: $0.99
    • Apr 10, 2025High: $29.95 / Low: $12.39
    • Mar 18, 2025High: $29.95 / Low: $10.00
    • Feb 23, 2025High: $70.00 / Low: $10.00
    • Feb 1, 2025High: $19.95 / Low: $10.00
    • Jan 7, 2025High: $29.99 / Low: $10.00
    • Sep 6, 2024High: $19.95 / Low: $19.95
    • Aug 30, 2024High: $20.03 / Low: $20.03
    • Aug 9, 2024High: $19.60 / Low: $19.60
    • Aug 8, 2024High: $19.63 / Low: $19.63
    • Aug 1, 2024High: $19.51 / Low: $19.51
    • Jul 4, 2024High: $21.97 / Low: $21.97
    • Apr 4, 2024High: $22.06 / Low: $22.06
    • Mar 14, 2024High: $42.00 / Low: $42.00
    • Feb 29, 2024High: $22.15 / Low: $22.15
    • Feb 15, 2024High: $22.10 / Low: $22.10
    • Feb 8, 2024High: $42.00 / Low: $22.24
    • Feb 1, 2024High: $42.00 / Low: $22.30
    • Jan 25, 2024High: $45.00 / Low: $22.22
    • Jan 18, 2024High: $45.00 / Low: $22.22
    • Jan 11, 2024High: $45.00 / Low: $22.35
    • Jan 4, 2024High: $45.00 / Low: $45.00
    • Dec 28, 2023High: $40.50 / Low: $40.50
    • Nov 30, 2023High: $45.00 / Low: $45.00
    • Nov 2, 2023High: $40.50 / Low: $40.50
    • Sep 28, 2023High: $40.50 / Low: $40.50
    • Aug 31, 2023High: $45.00 / Low: $45.00
    • Aug 3, 2023High: $40.50 / Low: $40.50
    • Jul 20, 2023High: $22.00 / Low: $22.00
    • Jul 6, 2023High: $45.00 / Low: $22.00
    • Jun 29, 2023High: $45.00 / Low: $22.00
    • Jun 22, 2023High: $45.00 / Low: $22.00
    • Jun 15, 2023High: $45.00 / Low: $22.00
    • Jun 8, 2023High: $45.00 / Low: $22.00
    • Jun 1, 2023High: $45.00 / Low: $22.00
    • May 25, 2023High: $45.00 / Low: $22.00
    • May 18, 2023High: $45.00 / Low: $22.00
    • May 11, 2023High: $45.00 / Low: $22.00
    • Apr 27, 2023High: $22.00 / Low: $22.00
    • Apr 20, 2023High: $22.00 / Low: $22.00
    • Apr 13, 2023High: $22.00 / Low: $22.00
    • Apr 6, 2023High: $22.00 / Low: $22.00
    • Mar 30, 2023High: $22.00 / Low: $22.00
    • Mar 23, 2023High: $25.00 / Low: $25.00
    • Mar 16, 2023High: $25.00 / Low: $25.00
    • Mar 9, 2023High: $25.00 / Low: $25.00
    • Mar 2, 2023High: $25.00 / Low: $25.00
    • Feb 23, 2023High: $25.00 / Low: $25.00
    • Feb 16, 2023High: $25.00 / Low: $25.00
    • Feb 9, 2023High: $25.00 / Low: $25.00
    • Feb 2, 2023High: $25.00 / Low: $25.00
    • Jan 19, 2023High: $26.97 / Low: $26.97
    • Jan 12, 2023High: $29.00 / Low: $29.00
    • Jan 5, 2023High: $29.00 / Low: $29.00
    • Dec 29, 2022High: $29.00 / Low: $29.00
    • Dec 22, 2022High: $29.00 / Low: $29.00
    • Dec 15, 2022High: $29.00 / Low: $29.00
    • Dec 8, 2022High: $29.00 / Low: $29.00
    • Dec 1, 2022High: $26.97 / Low: $26.97
    • Nov 24, 2022High: $25.52 / Low: $25.52
    • Nov 17, 2022High: $26.97 / Low: $26.97
    • Nov 10, 2022High: $26.97 / Low: $26.97
    • Nov 3, 2022High: $26.97 / Low: $26.97

    What is the Sakar 28-70mm f/3.5 Auto Zoom MC?

    Sakar 28-70mm f/3.5 Auto Zoom MC is a camera lens with 28-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 370g.

    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/3.5-22
    Min Focus Distance0.4m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight370g
    Length76mm
    Filter Thread55mm
    MountCanon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Sakar 28-70mm f/3.5 Auto Zoom MC?

    Sakar 28-70mm f/3.5 Auto Zoom MC is a camera lens with 28-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 370g.

    What mount is the Sakar 28-70mm f/3.5 Auto Zoom MC compatible with?

    Sakar 28-70mm f/3.5 Auto Zoom MC uses a Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Sakar 28-70mm f/3.5 Auto Zoom MC cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Sakar 28-70mm f/3.5 Auto Zoom MC typically sells for around $0.99. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Sakar 28-70mm f/3.5 Auto Zoom MC a good lens?

    Sakar 28-70mm f/3.5 Auto Zoom MC has a community rating of 3.2/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Sakar 28-70mm f/3.5 Auto Zoom MC?

    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.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.2
    Optical3.0/5
    Mechanical4.0/5
    Value1.0/5
    Bokeh1.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer