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JCPenney MC Auto Zoom 80-200mm f/3.9 Lens for Minolta MD

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$7.46 $9.95 In stock

Category: Vintage-Collectables Gear

The JCPenney MC Auto Zoom 80-200mm f/3.9 is a vintage telephoto zoom lens built for 35mm film SLR cameras using the Minolta SR/MD mount. Offering a focal length range of 80mm to 200mm paired with a constant maximum aperture of f/3.9, it maintains consistent light gathering throughout the entire zoom spectrum. Built with multi-coated (MC) optical glass to improve color balance and contrast, it features a classic metal construction and manual control rings for focus, zoom, and aperture selection. It is ideal for vintage film photography enthusiasts or modern mirrorless shooters adapting classic glass.

Key Features and Specifications

* Minolta MD Mount: Fully compatible with manual-focus Minolta 35mm film SLRs (such as the X-700, SRT series, and XG series) and easily adaptable to mirrorless camera bodies.
* Versatile Telephoto Zoom Range: 80–200mm range covers medium-to-long telephoto perspectives, ideal for portraiture, sports, wildlife, and compressed landscape shots.
* Constant f/3.9 Maximum Aperture: Maintains an f/3.9 aperture across the full zoom range, providing consistent exposure settings while zooming.
* Multi-Coated (MC) Optics: Reduces reflection and flare for enhanced contrast and color accuracy.
* Manual Focus & Zoom Control: Features dedicated tactile control rings for manual focus, aperture selection, and zoom adjustment.
* All-Metal Barrel Construction: Durable, vintage metal build engineered for long-term mechanical reliability.

Condition and Included Accessories

* Included Accessories: Lens only (front and rear lens caps are not included).
* Physical and Operational Condition: Optically, a significant amount of dust is present inside between the lens elements.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Grace B. ★★★★★

I've been testing this zoom on my old Minolta and the manual aperture ring clicks into place very precisely, which makes shooting in full manual mode a breeze. The build quality feels solid, like it could take a bump or two, and the zoom throw is smooth without being loose.

Chloe ★★★★★

The 80mm end is surprisingly sharp for a vintage zoom, and the manual focus ring has a nice, damped feel. I've been using it on my Minolta X-700 and the photos have that classic film look I was after.

Richard ★★★★★

I was hoping the zoom ring would feel loose given its age, but it's actually smooth and well-damped throughout the 80-200mm range. Solid metal construction too—definitely built to last.