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    Vivitar AF 100mm f/3.5 MC Macro

    3.3
    (4 reviews)
    Optical: 2.7
    Mechanical: 2.8
    Value: 6.0
    Focal Length
    100mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-22
    Mount
    Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A
    Weight
    207g
    Vivitar AF 100mm f/3.5 MC Macro is a auto focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Average brightness in this league Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.

    Physical characteristics

    71 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 207 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.

    Vivitar AF 100mm f/3.5 MC Macro purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 15 months of tracked sales — pay around the $28.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $28.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $42.25
    All-time low
    $1.00
    Latest sale
    $42.00

    Best deals

    463 of 917 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $28.00 fair value.

    • Jan 7, 2025$1.00$-27.00 / typical
    • Mar 16, 2025$1.00$-27.00 / typical
    • Jul 8, 2025$1.00$-27.00 / typical
    • Mar 24, 2025$2.00$-26.00 / typical
    • Feb 12, 2025$3.00$-25.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length100mm
    Aperturef/3.5-22
    Min Focus Distance0.43m
    FocusingAuto Focus
    Physical
    Weight207g
    Length71mm
    Filter Thread49mm
    MountCanon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Very Satisfied5.0/5

    Very Satisfied The lens works great, and is in excellent condition.

    Excellent lens for macro and portrait photography.5.0/5

    Excellent lens for macro and portrait photography. Awesome Product! Contrast and sharpness excellent! Highly recommended! This lens is wide angle zoom to take best macro photography.

    Nice sharp older lens5.0/5

    Nice sharp older lens There were 3 manufacturers of this Series 1 lens, the first numbers of the serial # denote which one made it. The #s starting with 28 came from Komine and are known for their high quality.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Vivitar AF 100mm f/3.5 MC Macro?

    Vivitar AF 100mm f/3.5 MC Macro is a camera lens with 100mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 207g.

    What mount is the Vivitar AF 100mm f/3.5 MC Macro compatible with?

    Vivitar AF 100mm f/3.5 MC Macro 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 Vivitar AF 100mm f/3.5 MC Macro cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar AF 100mm f/3.5 MC Macro typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Vivitar AF 100mm f/3.5 MC Macro a good lens?

    Vivitar AF 100mm f/3.5 MC Macro has a community rating of 3.3/5 from 4 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar AF 100mm f/3.5 MC Macro?

    Similar lenses include Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM, Carl Zeiss Planar T 85mm f/1.4 Z, Nikon AF Nikkor 80mm f/2.8.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    2.5
    Optical2.7/5
    Mechanical2.8/5
    Value6.0/5
    Bokeh6.0/5
    Usability2.3/5
    Based on 6 reviewers

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