Vivitar Series 1 24-48mm f/3.8 Kino
4.2
(2 reviews)Optical: 4.2
Mechanical: 4.3
Value: 7.0
Focal Length
24-50mm
Aperture
f/3.8-22
Mount
Canon FD, FDn, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
Weight
550g
Vivitar Series 1 24-48mm f/3.8 Kino is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.
Optical design
Average brightness in this league 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
74 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. Weights 550 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.Vivitar Series 1 24-48mm f/3.8 Kino purchase history
eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)
Purchases (134)
- Aug 6, 2025$42.00
- Jul 27, 2025$17.00
- Jul 21, 2025$121.00
- Jul 7, 2025$45.00
- Jun 24, 2025$25.00
- Jun 24, 2025$51.00
- Jun 24, 2025$52.00
- Jun 22, 2025$16.00
- Jun 15, 2025$168.00
- Jun 15, 2025$164.00
- Jun 3, 2025$65.00
- Jun 3, 2025$66.00
- Jun 3, 2025$67.00
- May 26, 2025$19.00
- May 26, 2025$20.00
- May 20, 2025$45.00
- May 20, 2025$46.00
- May 20, 2025$47.00
- May 13, 2025$24.00
- May 13, 2025$25.00
- May 13, 2025$23.00
- May 11, 2025$48.00
- May 11, 2025$49.00
- May 6, 2025$97.00
- May 6, 2025$93.00
- May 6, 2025$95.00
- Apr 28, 2025$178.00
- Apr 28, 2025$186.00
- Apr 28, 2025$187.00
- Apr 28, 2025$182.00
- Apr 26, 2025$106.00
- Apr 26, 2025$107.00
- Apr 26, 2025$108.00
- Apr 26, 2025$103.00
- Apr 25, 2025$48.00
- Apr 25, 2025$49.00
- Apr 25, 2025$47.00
- Apr 18, 2025$59.00
- Apr 18, 2025$60.00
- Apr 18, 2025$62.00
- Apr 9, 2025$5.00
- Apr 5, 2025$26.00
- Apr 5, 2025$27.00
- Apr 3, 2025$48.00
- Apr 3, 2025$49.00
- Apr 3, 2025$50.00
- Apr 3, 2025$28.00
- Apr 3, 2025$29.00
- Mar 27, 2025$22.00
- Mar 27, 2025$23.00
- Mar 19, 2025$40.00
- Mar 19, 2025$39.00
- Mar 15, 2025$27.00
- Mar 15, 2025$28.00
- Mar 14, 2025$97.00
- Mar 14, 2025$98.00
- Mar 14, 2025$100.00
- Mar 12, 2025$36.00
- Mar 12, 2025$37.00
- Mar 11, 2025$64.00
- Mar 11, 2025$66.00
- Mar 11, 2025$5.00
- Feb 12, 2025$64.00
- Feb 12, 2025$66.00
- Feb 12, 2025$68.00
- Feb 7, 2025$44.00
- Feb 7, 2025$45.00
- Feb 7, 2025$47.00
- Feb 6, 2025$80.00
- Feb 6, 2025$81.00
- Feb 6, 2025$83.00
- Feb 6, 2025$86.00
- Jan 31, 2025$65.00
- Jan 31, 2025$67.00
- Jan 31, 2025$69.00
- Jan 31, 2025$71.00
- Jan 28, 2025$33.00
- Jan 28, 2025$34.00
- Jan 28, 2025$35.00
- Jan 28, 2025$36.00
- Jan 16, 2025$89.00
- Jan 16, 2025$97.00
- Jan 16, 2025$91.00
- Jan 16, 2025$94.00
- Jan 11, 2025$56.00
- Jan 11, 2025$53.00
- Jan 11, 2025$54.00
- Jan 5, 2025$56.00
- Jan 5, 2025$58.00
- Jan 5, 2025$59.00
- Jan 5, 2025$61.00
- Jan 4, 2025$51.00
- Jan 4, 2025$52.00
- Jan 4, 2025$54.00
- Jan 4, 2025$55.00
- Jan 3, 2025$65.00
- Jan 3, 2025$66.00
- Jan 3, 2025$61.00
- Jan 3, 2025$63.00
- Jan 2, 2025$28.00
- Jan 2, 2025$29.00
- Jan 2, 2025$30.00
- Dec 30, 2024$65.00
- Dec 30, 2024$66.00
- Dec 30, 2024$61.00
- Dec 30, 2024$63.00
- Dec 27, 2024$14.00
- Dec 27, 2024$15.00
- Dec 27, 2024$23.00
- Dec 27, 2024$24.00
- Dec 27, 2024$25.00
- Dec 21, 2024$26.00
- Dec 21, 2024$27.00
- Dec 21, 2024$28.00
- Dec 16, 2024$49.00
- Dec 16, 2024$50.00
- Dec 16, 2024$47.00
- Dec 8, 2024$41.00
- Dec 8, 2024$42.00
- Dec 8, 2024$43.00
- Nov 25, 2024$66.00
- Nov 25, 2024$76.00
- Nov 25, 2024$77.00
- Nov 16, 2024$33.00
- Nov 16, 2024$34.00
- Nov 8, 2024$41.00
- Nov 8, 2024$13.00
- Nov 7, 2024$28.00
- Nov 7, 2024$29.00
- Nov 5, 2024$66.00
- Nov 3, 2024$83.00
- Oct 30, 2024$34.00
- Oct 14, 2024$64.00
- Oct 1, 2020$38.00
Auctions (10)
- Aug 14, 2025High: $130.00 / Low: $17.50
- Jul 13, 2025High: $189.95 / Low: $17.50
- Jun 21, 2025High: $189.95 / Low: $5.50
- May 29, 2025High: $189.95 / Low: $4.99
- May 7, 2025High: $189.95 / Low: $4.99
- Apr 14, 2025High: $99.00 / Low: $4.99
- Mar 22, 2025High: $99.00 / Low: $13.50
- Feb 26, 2025High: $90.00 / Low: $13.50
- Feb 3, 2025High: $90.00 / Low: $12.00
- Jan 10, 2025High: $75.00 / Low: $12.00
What is the Vivitar Series 1 24-48mm f/3.8 Kino?
Vivitar Series 1 24-48mm f/3.8 Kino is a camera lens with 24-50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.8/22, for the Canon FD, FDn, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 550g.
Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.
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Technical Specifications
Optical
Focal Length24-50mm
Aperturef/3.8-22
Min Focus Distance0.6m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weight550g
Length74mm
Filter Thread77mm
MountCanon FD, FDn, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
FormatFull frame
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Reviews
Aoi Shimizu4.1/5
Reviewer did not give any comments for Vivitar Series 1 24-48mm f/3.8 Kino
Aoi Shimizu4.4/5
Reviewer did not give any comments for Vivitar Series 1 24-48mm f/3.8 Kino
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vivitar Series 1 24-48mm f/3.8 Kino?
Vivitar Series 1 24-48mm f/3.8 Kino is a camera lens with 24-50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.8/22, for the Canon FD, FDn, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 550g.
What mount is the Vivitar Series 1 24-48mm f/3.8 Kino compatible with?
Vivitar Series 1 24-48mm f/3.8 Kino uses a Canon FD, 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 Series 1 24-48mm f/3.8 Kino cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar Series 1 24-48mm f/3.8 Kino typically sells for around $4.99. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Vivitar Series 1 24-48mm f/3.8 Kino a good lens?
Vivitar Series 1 24-48mm f/3.8 Kino has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 2 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar Series 1 24-48mm f/3.8 Kino?
Similar lenses include Fuji Fujinon-Z 29-47mm f/3.5-4.2, Fujinon-Z 29-47mm f/3.5-4.2, Makinon 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5 MC Auto Zoom.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€47.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
4.1
Optical4.2/5
Mechanical4.3/5
Value7.0/5
Bokeh7.0/5
Usability4.3/5
Based on 7 reviewers