Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto VMC
3.9
(2 reviews)Optical: 4.0
Mechanical: 4.0
Value: 5.0
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/1.7-16
Mount
M42
Weight
234g
Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto VMC is a manual focus prime 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. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.Physical characteristics
Weights 234 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options.Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto VMC purchase history
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Purchases (84)
- Jul 23, 2025$47.00
- Jul 16, 2025$35.00
- Jun 29, 2025$19.00
- Jun 8, 2025$8.00
- Jun 4, 2025$24.00
- Jun 4, 2025$23.00
- Jun 2, 2025$57.00
- Jun 2, 2025$55.00
- May 23, 2025$34.00
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- May 16, 2025$56.00
- May 16, 2025$58.00
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- May 2, 2025$65.00
- May 2, 2025$59.00
- May 2, 2025$68.00
- May 2, 2025$70.00
- Apr 28, 2025$24.00
- Apr 28, 2025$25.00
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- Apr 18, 2025$32.00
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- Apr 14, 2025$9.00
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- Mar 3, 2025$32.00
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- Mar 3, 2025$31.00
- Feb 21, 2025$44.00
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- Feb 14, 2025$29.00
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- Jan 18, 2025$37.00
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- Dec 31, 2024$36.00
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- Dec 29, 2024$192.00
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- Dec 14, 2024$8.00
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- Dec 12, 2024$32.00
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- Dec 12, 2024$31.00
- Dec 9, 2024$21.00
- Dec 9, 2024$22.00
- Dec 9, 2024$23.00
- Nov 5, 2024$37.00
- Oct 19, 2024$64.00
- May 30, 2024$30.00
- Jan 29, 2022$10.00
Auctions (46)
- Aug 21, 2025High: $58.72 / Low: $8.50
- Jul 23, 2025High: $69.95 / Low: $8.50
- Jun 29, 2025High: $69.95 / Low: $8.50
- Jun 4, 2025High: $69.95 / Low: $9.99
- May 13, 2025High: $69.95 / Low: $9.99
- Apr 20, 2025High: $44.43 / Low: $9.99
- Mar 29, 2025High: $44.43 / Low: $19.87
- Mar 6, 2025High: $175.00 / Low: $7.50
- Feb 9, 2025High: $175.00 / Low: $7.50
- Jan 16, 2025High: $175.00 / Low: $7.50
- Feb 5, 2022High: $24.99 / Low: $24.99
- Oct 23, 2021High: $120.00 / Low: $120.00
- Oct 16, 2021High: $120.00 / Low: $120.00
- Oct 9, 2021High: $120.00 / Low: $120.00
- Oct 2, 2021High: $120.00 / Low: $120.00
- Sep 25, 2021High: $120.00 / Low: $120.00
- Sep 18, 2021High: $120.00 / Low: $120.00
- Sep 11, 2021High: $120.00 / Low: $120.00
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- Aug 28, 2021High: $120.00 / Low: $120.00
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- Mar 13, 2021High: $120.00 / Low: $120.00
- Mar 6, 2021High: $120.00 / Low: $120.00
- Feb 27, 2021High: $120.00 / Low: $120.00
- Feb 20, 2021High: $120.00 / Low: $120.00
- Feb 13, 2021High: $120.00 / Low: $120.00
What is the Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto VMC?
Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto VMC is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.7/16, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 234g.
Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.
eBay Auctions
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Technical Specifications
Optical
Focal Length50mm
Aperturef/1.7-16
Min Focus Distance0.5m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weight234g
Lengthmm
Filter Thread49mm
MountM42
FormatFull frame
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Reviews
Kaede Yamamoto4.0/5
Reviewer did not give any comments for Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto VMC
Kaede Yamamoto3.6/5
Reviewer did not give any comments for Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto VMC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto VMC?
Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto VMC is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.7/16, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 234g.
What mount is the Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto VMC compatible with?
Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto VMC uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto VMC cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto VMC typically sells for around $7.50. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto VMC a good lens?
Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto VMC has a community rating of 3.9/5 from 2 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto VMC?
Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 (Icarex 35), Isco-Gottingen Edixa ISCO-MAT 50mm f/1.9, MC Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€33.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
4.0
Optical4.0/5
Mechanical4.0/5
Value5.0/5
Bokeh5.0/5
Usability4.0/5
Based on 5 reviewers