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    Sakar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro MC

    3.4
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 3.0
    Mechanical: 4.0
    Value: 1.0
    Focal Length
    35-70mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
    Mount
    Canon FD, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K
    Sakar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro MC 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. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.

    Sakar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro MC purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 17 months of tracked sales — pay around the $20.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $20.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $44.00
    All-time low
    $1.00
    Latest sale
    $19.00

    Best deals

    12 of 23 tracked sales (52%) closed at or under the $20.00 fair value.

    • Apr 28, 2025$1.00$-19.00 / typical
    • May 1, 2025$6.00$-14.00 / typical
    • Mar 18, 2024$10.00$-10.00 / typical
    • Feb 10, 2025$10.00$-10.00 / typical
    • Jul 20, 2025$10.00$-10.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length35-70mm
    Aperturef/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
    Min Focus Distance0.6m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountCanon FD, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Isabella Rodriguez3.4/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Sakar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro MC?

    Sakar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro MC is a camera lens with 35-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.5/22, for the Canon FD, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format.

    What mount is the Sakar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro MC compatible with?

    Sakar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro MC uses a Canon FD, 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 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro MC cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Sakar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro MC typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Sakar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro MC a good lens?

    Sakar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro MC has a community rating of 3.4/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Sakar 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro MC?

    Similar lenses include Gemini Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MC, Kiron 28-70mm f/4 Macro, Nikon AF Nikkor 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (I).

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.4
    Optical3.0/5
    Mechanical4.0/5
    Value1.0/5
    Bokeh1.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer

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