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    Vivitar Series 1 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 MC Auto focus Zoom

    4.1
    (5 reviews)
    Optical: 3.2
    Mechanical: 3.2
    Value: 3.4
    Focal Length
    28-300mm
    Aperture
    f/4
    Mount
    Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Sony A
    Weight
    605g
    Vivitar Series 1 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 MC Auto focus Zoom is a auto focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Great choice mainly for good light conditions

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 605 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.

    Vivitar Series 1 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 MC Auto focus Zoom purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 10 months of tracked sales — pay around the $33.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $33.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $46.00
    All-time low
    $6.00
    Latest sale
    $83.00

    Best deals

    166 of 319 tracked sales (52%) closed at or under the $33.00 fair value.

    • Jun 5, 2025$6.00$-27.00 / typical
    • Jun 4, 2025$9.00$-24.00 / typical
    • Nov 28, 2024$10.00$-23.00 / typical
    • Dec 19, 2024$10.00$-23.00 / typical
    • Jan 14, 2025$10.00$-23.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length28-300mm
    Aperturef/4
    Min Focus Distancem
    FocusingAuto Focus
    Physical
    Weight605g
    Filter Thread77mm
    MountMinolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Sony A
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    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.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Vivitar Series 1 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 MC Auto focus Zoom?

    Vivitar Series 1 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 MC Auto focus Zoom is a camera lens with 28-300mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4/, for the Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 605g.

    What mount is the Vivitar Series 1 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 MC Auto focus Zoom compatible with?

    Vivitar Series 1 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 MC Auto focus Zoom uses a Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Sony A mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Vivitar Series 1 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 MC Auto focus Zoom cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar Series 1 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 MC Auto focus Zoom typically sells for around $6.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Vivitar Series 1 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 MC Auto focus Zoom a good lens?

    Vivitar Series 1 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 MC Auto focus Zoom has a community rating of 4.1/5 from 5 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar Series 1 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 MC Auto focus Zoom?

    Similar lenses include Cosina AF 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 MC, Cosina AF 28-300mm f/4-6.3 MC, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.3
    Optical3.2/5
    Mechanical3.2/5
    Value3.4/5
    Bokeh3.2/5
    Usability3.6/5
    Based on 5 reviewers

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