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    Vivitar 28-70mm f/3.9-4.8 MC Macro Focusing Zoom

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    Focal Length
    28-70mm
    Aperture
    f/3.9-4.8 (min f/22)
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Weight
    330g
    Vivitar 28-70mm f/3.9-4.8 MC Macro Focusing Zoom 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 55 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities. Weights 330 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 69 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

    Vivitar 28-70mm f/3.9-4.8 MC Macro Focusing Zoom purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 27 months of tracked sales — pay around the $23.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $23.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $32.00
    All-time low
    $0.00
    Latest sale
    $36.00

    Best deals

    323 of 599 tracked sales (54%) closed at or under the $23.00 fair value.

    • Jun 26, 2025$0.00$-23.00 / typical
    • Jan 7, 2025$1.00$-22.00 / typical
    • Mar 16, 2025$1.00$-22.00 / typical
    • Jul 8, 2025$1.00$-22.00 / typical
    • Mar 24, 2025$2.00$-21.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length28-70mm
    Aperturef/3.9-4.8 (min f/22)
    Min Focus Distance0.8m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight330g
    Length69mm
    Filter Thread55mm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Vivitar 28-70mm f/3.9-4.8 MC Macro Focusing Zoom?

    Vivitar 28-70mm f/3.9-4.8 MC Macro Focusing Zoom is a camera lens with 28-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.9 - 4.8/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 330g.

    What mount is the Vivitar 28-70mm f/3.9-4.8 MC Macro Focusing Zoom compatible with?

    Vivitar 28-70mm f/3.9-4.8 MC Macro Focusing Zoom uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, 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 28-70mm f/3.9-4.8 MC Macro Focusing Zoom cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar 28-70mm f/3.9-4.8 MC Macro Focusing Zoom typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar 28-70mm f/3.9-4.8 MC Macro Focusing Zoom?

    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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