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    Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina

    3.8
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.0
    Mechanical: 4.0
    Value: 4.0
    Focal Length
    19mm
    Aperture
    f/3.8-22
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Weight
    182g
    Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina is a manual focus wide angle lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 5 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Average brightness in this league

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter. 43 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 182 grams so convinient to carry.

    Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina purchase historyTrending down 3.0%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have been easing around 3.0% per month — sellers are flexible, aim for deals below $24.00.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $24.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $33.00
    All-time low
    $1.00
    Latest sale
    $26.00

    Best deals

    72 of 141 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $24.00 fair value.

    • Mar 16, 2025$1.00$-23.00 / typical
    • Mar 24, 2025$2.00$-22.00 / typical
    • Jun 3, 2025$5.00$-19.00 / typical
    • May 25, 2025$6.00$-18.00 / typical
    • May 19, 2025$7.00$-17.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length19mm
    Aperturef/3.8-22
    Min Focus Distance0.2m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight182g
    Length43mm
    Filter Thread62mm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Blake Davis3.8/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina?

    Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina is a camera lens with 19mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.8/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 182g.

    What mount is the Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina compatible with?

    Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina a good lens?

    Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina has a community rating of 3.8/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina?

    Similar lenses include Arsat H 20mm f/2.8, Irix 15mm f/2.4, Kenlock-Mc.tor Wide 20mm f/2.8 MC.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.8
    Optical4.0/5
    Mechanical4.0/5
    Value4.0/5
    Bokeh3.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer

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