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    Samyang 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF

    4.0
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.0
    Mechanical: 4.0
    Value: 4.0
    Focal Length
    28-70mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
    Mount
    Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Other mount, Sony A
    Weight
    400g
    Samyang 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF is a auto 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

    With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. 74 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 400 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.

    Samyang 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 9 months of tracked sales — pay around the $38.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $38.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $49.00
    All-time low
    $10.00
    Latest sale
    $60.00

    Best deals

    37 of 74 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $38.00 fair value.

    • Jul 2, 2025$10.00$-28.00 / typical
    • Feb 11, 2025$12.00$-26.00 / typical
    • Feb 11, 2025$13.00$-25.00 / typical
    • Jul 16, 2025$13.00$-25.00 / typical
    • Jan 11, 2025$16.00$-22.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length28-70mm
    Aperturef/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
    Min Focus Distance0.45m
    FocusingAuto Focus
    Physical
    Weight400g
    Length74mm
    Filter Thread55mm
    MountCanon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Other mount, Sony A
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Szabolcs Takács4.0/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Samyang 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Samyang 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF?

    Samyang 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF is a camera lens with 28-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.5/22, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Other mount, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 400g.

    What mount is the Samyang 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF compatible with?

    Samyang 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF uses a Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Other mount, Sony A mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Samyang 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Samyang 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF typically sells for around $10.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Samyang 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF a good lens?

    Samyang 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF has a community rating of 4.0/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Samyang 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF?

    Similar lenses include Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 N.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.0
    Optical4.0/5
    Mechanical4.0/5
    Value4.0/5
    Bokeh4.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer

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