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    Vivitar 24mm f/2.8 MC

    3.8
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.0
    Mechanical: 4.0
    Value: 5.0
    Focal Length
    24mm
    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
    250g
    Vivitar 24mm f/2.8 MC 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 250 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities. 67 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

    Vivitar 24mm f/2.8 MC purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 44 months of tracked sales — pay around the $47.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $47.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $65.75
    All-time low
    $10.00
    Latest sale
    $46.00

    Best deals

    34 of 65 tracked sales (52%) closed at or under the $47.50 fair value.

    • Jul 8, 2023$10.00$-37.50 / typical
    • Jan 14, 2023$20.00$-27.50 / typical
    • Feb 26, 2025$24.00$-23.50 / typical
    • Jan 22, 2025$25.00$-22.50 / typical
    • Jan 22, 2025$26.00$-21.50 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length24mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distance0.22m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight250g
    Length67mm
    Filter Thread52mm
    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

    Inès Thomas3.8/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Vivitar 24mm f/2.8 MC?

    Vivitar 24mm f/2.8 MC is a camera lens with 24mm 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 250g.

    What mount is the Vivitar 24mm f/2.8 MC compatible with?

    Vivitar 24mm f/2.8 MC 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 Vivitar 24mm f/2.8 MC cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar 24mm f/2.8 MC typically sells for around $10.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Vivitar 24mm f/2.8 MC a good lens?

    Vivitar 24mm f/2.8 MC has a community rating of 3.8/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar 24mm f/2.8 MC?

    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 20mm f/2.8.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.8
    Optical4.0/5
    Mechanical4.0/5
    Value5.0/5
    Bokeh4.0/5
    Usability3.8/5
    Based on 4 reviewers

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