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    Schneider-Kreuznach Makro-Symmar 85mm f/2.4

    4.0
    (2 reviews)
    Optical: 4.2
    Mechanical: 4.3
    Value: 2.0
    Focal Length
    85mm
    Aperture
    f/2.4-22
    Mount
    Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A
    Weight
    650g
    Schneider-Kreuznach Makro-Symmar 85mm f/2.4 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 650 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.

    Schneider-Kreuznach Makro-Symmar 85mm f/2.4 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 13 months of tracked sales — pay around the $280.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $280.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $450.00
    All-time low
    $1.00
    Latest sale
    $189.00

    Best deals

    490 of 978 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $280.00 fair value.

    • Mar 28, 2025$1.00$-279.00 / typical
    • Nov 12, 2024$7.00$-273.00 / typical
    • Mar 19, 2025$24.00$-256.00 / typical
    • Mar 19, 2025$25.00$-255.00 / typical
    • Mar 19, 2025$26.00$-254.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length85mm
    Aperturef/2.4-22
    Min Focus Distance0.39m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight650g
    Filter Threadmm
    MountCanon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Noah Schmidt4.0/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Schneider-Kreuznach Makro-Symmar 85mm f/2.4

    Noah Schmidt4.0/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Schneider-Kreuznach Makro-Symmar 85mm f/2.4

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Schneider-Kreuznach Makro-Symmar 85mm f/2.4?

    Schneider-Kreuznach Makro-Symmar 85mm f/2.4 is a camera lens with 85mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.4/22, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 650g.

    What mount is the Schneider-Kreuznach Makro-Symmar 85mm f/2.4 compatible with?

    Schneider-Kreuznach Makro-Symmar 85mm f/2.4 uses a Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Schneider-Kreuznach Makro-Symmar 85mm f/2.4 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Schneider-Kreuznach Makro-Symmar 85mm f/2.4 typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Schneider-Kreuznach Makro-Symmar 85mm f/2.4 a good lens?

    Schneider-Kreuznach Makro-Symmar 85mm f/2.4 has a community rating of 4.0/5 from 2 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Schneider-Kreuznach Makro-Symmar 85mm f/2.4?

    Similar lenses include Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM, Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo, Carl Zeiss Planar T 85mm f/1.4 Z.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.0
    Optical4.2/5
    Mechanical4.3/5
    Value2.0/5
    Bokeh5.0/5
    Usability4.2/5
    Based on 6 reviewers

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