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    Vivitar 70-150mm f/3.8 (Kino) II

    3.5
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 3.4
    Mechanical: 3.6
    Value: 5.0
    Focal Length
    70-150mm
    Aperture
    f/3.8-22
    Mount
    Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Vivitar 70-150mm f/3.8 (Kino) II is a manual focus telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Great choice mainly for good light conditions 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 52 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.

    Vivitar 70-150mm f/3.8 (Kino) II purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 15 months of tracked sales — pay around the $22.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $22.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $28.00
    All-time low
    $0.00
    Latest sale
    $9.00

    Best deals

    104 of 201 tracked sales (52%) closed at or under the $22.00 fair value.

    • Jun 26, 2025$0.00$-22.00 / typical
    • Mar 16, 2025$1.00$-21.00 / typical
    • Oct 30, 2024$4.00$-18.00 / typical
    • Jan 12, 2025$5.00$-17.00 / typical
    • Feb 4, 2025$5.00$-17.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length70-150mm
    Aperturef/3.8-22
    Min Focus Distance1.5m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    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

    Tom Moreau3.5/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Vivitar 70-150mm f/3.8 (Kino) II

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Vivitar 70-150mm f/3.8 (Kino) II?

    Vivitar 70-150mm f/3.8 (Kino) II is a camera lens with 70-150mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.8/22, 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.

    What mount is the Vivitar 70-150mm f/3.8 (Kino) II compatible with?

    Vivitar 70-150mm f/3.8 (Kino) II 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 70-150mm f/3.8 (Kino) II cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar 70-150mm f/3.8 (Kino) II typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Vivitar 70-150mm f/3.8 (Kino) II a good lens?

    Vivitar 70-150mm f/3.8 (Kino) II has a community rating of 3.5/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar 70-150mm f/3.8 (Kino) II?

    Similar lenses include Canon FDn 70-150mm f/4.5, Hanimex 70-140mm f/3.8 MC Auto, Makinon 75-150mm f/3.8 MC.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.5
    Optical3.4/5
    Mechanical3.6/5
    Value5.0/5
    Bokeh5.0/5
    Usability3.6/5
    Based on 5 reviewers

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