Chinon Auto 70-210mm F/3.8 MC

Telephoto zoom lens • Film era • Discontinued

Chinon Auto 70-210mm F/3.8 MC
  • Announced:
  • · October 1982
  • Production status:
  • ● Discontinued
  • Country of design:
  • · Japan
  • Original name:
  • · AUTO CHINON ZOOM MC 70-210mm 1:3.8
  • Class:
  • · Slow full-frame telephoto zoom lens
  • System:
  • · Chinon K (1979)

Abbreviations

MC Multi-layer anti-reflection coating is applied to the surfaces of lens elements. This anti-reflection coating increases light transmission, eliminates flare and ghosting, and maintains color consistence among all lens models.

Specification

Optical design:
35mm full frame
70mm - 210mm [3X zoom ratio]
F/3.8 across the focal length range
12 elements in 9 groups
Pentax K [45.5mm]
34.3° @ 70mm - 11.8° @ 210mm (35mm full frame)
On Pentax K APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length range:
107.1mm - 321.3mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed range:
F/5.8 (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:
22.8° @ 70mm - 7.7° @ 210mm
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:
Automatic
Aperture control:
Aperture ring (Manual settings only)
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Zooming:
Zoom mechanism:
Manual
Zoom control:
Combined zoom/focusing ring
Zoom type:
Push/pull (210mm → 70mm)
Zooming method:
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Focusing:
1.20m
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Focusing modes:
Manual focus only
Manual focus control:
Combined zoom/focusing ring
Physical characteristics:
580g
⌀67.4×135mm
Accessories:
Screw-type 58mm
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Source of data

  • Manufacturer's technical data.

From the editor

Introduced at Photokina 1982. Produced by Cima Kogaku.

The maximum magnification is 1:4.

Other telephoto zoom lenses in the Chinon K system

■Pentax K mount (2)
Chinon Auto 80-200mm F/4.5 MC • Push/pullA13 - 101.00m⌀52 1982 ●
Chinon Auto 100-300mm F/5.6 MC • Push/pullA13 - 91.00m⌀55 1982 ●

Lenses with similar focal length range

■Pentax K mount (55)
Cosina 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 MC Macro • Push/pull
akaMiranda 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 MC Macro
akaPhoenix 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 Macro
akaVivitar 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 MC Macro		A10 - 71.30m⌀52 ●
Cosina Cosinon 70-210mm F/3.5 MC Macro • Push/pullA14 - 102.00m⌀67 1978 ●
Kino Precision Kiron 70-210mm F/4.5 MC Macro • Push/pullA12 - 91.30m⌀55 1985 ●
Kino Precision Kiron 70-210mm F/4 MC Macro Type 1 • Push/pullA13 - 91.50m⌀62 1982 ●
Kino Precision Kiron 70-210mm F/4 MC Macro Type 2 • Push/pullA13 - 91.50m⌀62 1983 ●
P. Angenieux 70-210mm F/3.5A15 - 110.86m⌀62 1982 ●
smc Pentax-A 70-210mm F/4 • Push/pullA13 - 101.20m⌀58 1983 ●
Pentax-A 70-200mm F/4 • Push/pullA11 - 90.70m⌀58 1989 ●
Quantaray Auto 75-200mm F/4.5 MC Macro • Push/pullA12 - 92.00m⌀55 1981 ●
Ricoh Rikenon 70-210mm F/3.9 Macro • Push/pullA12 - 91.20m⌀58 ●
Ricoh Rikenon P 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 Macro • Push/pullA10 - 71.14m⌀52 ●
Ricoh Rikenon P 70-210mm F/4-5.6 Macro • Push/pullA12 - 81.30m⌀52 ●
Ricoh Rikenon P 70-210mm F/3.9 Macro • Push/pullA12 - 91.20m⌀58 1984 ●
Samyang Auto 70-210mm F/4-5.6 MC Type 1 • Push/pullA12 - 101.50m⌀52 ●
Samyang Auto 70-210mm F/4-5.6 MC Type 2 • Push/pullA12 - 81.30m⌀52 ●
Komura-FX 70-210mm F/4.5 K·M·C • Push/pullA13 - 91.70m⌀58 1980 ●
Sigma-XQ High Power Zoom MF 70-230mm F/4.5 Multi-CoatedA13 - 102.00m⌀62 1975 ●
Sigma MF 70-210mm F/4-5.6 UC-II ZENA13 - 91.20m⌀55 1995 ●
Sigma MF 70-210mm F/4-5.6 UC Multi-Coated ZEN • Push/pullA13 - 91.20m⌀52 1989 ●
Sigma MF 70-210mm F/4-5.6 APO UC ZEN • Push/pullA14 - 111.20m⌀52 1992 ●
Sigma MF 75-200mm F/2.8-3.5 Multi-Coated III • Push/pull
akaQuantaray 75-200mm F/2.8-3.5 Multi-Coated		A13 - 101.20m⌀67 1985 ●
Sigma MF 75-210mm F/3.5-4.5 Multi-Coated III • Push/pullA11 - 81.50m⌀52 1985 ●
Sigma MF 70-210mm F/4.5 Multi-Coated II • Push/pull
akaQuantaray 70-210mm F/4.5 Multi-Coated		A12 - 91.00m⌀52 1983 ●
Sigma MF 70-210mm F/3.5-4.5 APO Multi-Coated • Push/pullA12 - 91.50m⌀52 1986 ●
Sigma MF 70-210mm F/4-5.6 Multi-Coated • Push/pullA12 - 91.50m⌀52 1987 ●
Sigma MF 75-200mm F/3.8 Multi-Coated • Push/pullA12 - 91.20m⌀55 1987 ●
Sigma MF High Power Zoom 70-230mm F/4.5 Multi-Coated • Push/pullA13 - 102.00m⌀62 ●
Soligor C/D Auto Zoom 70-222mm F/3.5 MC Macro (s/n 3xxxxxx) • Push/pullA13 - 91.80m⌀67 ●
Soligor C/D 70-210mm F/3.5 MC Macro (s/n 3xxxxxxx)A14 - 92.00m⌀62 ●
Soligor C/D 70-210mm F/3.5 [MC] (s/n 1xxxxxxx)A12 - 91.50m⌀67 ●
Soligor C/D 70-220mm F/3.5 [MC] (s/n 1xxxxxxx) • Push/pull
akaSpiratone Auto 70-220mm F/3.5 Pluracoat Macro		A15 - 121.50m⌀72 ●
Soligor Auto Zoom 75-205mm F/3.5 Macro (s/n 9xxxxxx)A? - ?2.00m⌀62 ●
Soligor C/D 78-210mm F/3.5 (s/n 4xxxxxx) • Push/pullA? - ?2.00m⌀62 ●
Takumar-A Zoom 70-200mm F/4 Macro • Push/pullA11 - 90.70m⌀58 1989 ●
Takumar-A Zoom 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 • Push/pullA10 - 71.10m⌀52 ●
Tokina 70-210mm F/3.5 RMC • Push/pullA14 - 101.40m⌀62 1980 ●
Tokina SD 70-210mm F/4-5.6 • Push/pullA12 - 81.30m⌀52 1985 ●
Tokina 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 • Push/pullA12 - 81.10m⌀49 ●
Tokina 70-220mm F/3.5 RMC Macro • Push/pullA16 - 121.50m⌀72 ●
Tokina 70-210mm F/3.5 RMCA12 - 91.50m⌀67 ●
Tokina SZ-X 70-210mm F/4-5.6 • Push/pullA12 - 81.30m⌀52 ●
Vivitar Series 1 Auto 70-210mm F/3.5 [VMC] Macro [I] (s/n 22xxxxxx) • Push/pullA15 - 102.00m⌀67 1973 ●
Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm F/2.8-4 Q-Dos VMC Macro [III] (s/n 09xxxxxx) • Push/pullA14 - 111.10m⌀58 1991 ●
Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm F/2.8-4 VMC Macro [I] (s/n 28xxxxxx) • Push/pullA14 - 100.80m⌀62 1984 ●
Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm F/3.5 VMC Macro [II] (s/n 37xxxxxx) • Push/pullA14 - 101.20m⌀62 1978 ●
Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm F/2.8-4 VMC Macro [II] (s/n 09xxxxxx) • Push/pullA14 - 111.10m⌀58 1987 ●
Vivitar 75-205mm F/3.8 MC Macro (s/n 22xxxxxx) • Push/pullA12 - 81.20m⌀62 1979 ●
Vivitar 75-205mm F/3.5-4.5 MC Macro (s/n 37xxxxxx) • Push/pullA13 - 91.00m⌀55 1982 ●
Vivitar 70-210mm F/4.5 MC Macro (s/n 77xxxxxx) • Push/pullA12 - 91.60m⌀52 1982 ●
Vivitar 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 MC Macro [I] (s/n 09xxxxxx) • Push/pullA12 - 81.50m⌀52 1986 ●
Vivitar 75-200mm F/4.5 MC Macro (s/n 42xxxxxx) • Push/pullA12 - 91.50m⌀55 1986 ●
Vivitar Auto 75-205mm F/3.8 Close Focusing (s/n 22xxxxxx)A15 - 102.00m⌀58 1976 ●
Vivitar 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 MC Macro (s/n 61xxxxxxx) • Push/pullA12 - 81.30m⌀52 ●
Vivitar 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 MC Macro [II] (s/n 9xxxxxxx) • Push/pullA10 - 71.30m⌀52 ●
Leonar Auto 70-210mm F/3.8 MC Macro • Push/pullA12 - ?1.50m⌀58 ●
■Interchangeable mount (8)
Polaris Auto 70-230mm F/4.5 [YS]A13 - 82.50m⌀67 ●
Tamron SP 70-210mm F/3.5-4 MC CF Tele Macro 52A [Adaptall-2]A16 - 150.75m⌀58 1979 ●
Tamron SP 70-210mm F/3.5 MC CF Macro 19AH [Adaptall-2] • Push/pullA15 - 110.85m⌀62 1984 ●
Tamron 70-210mm F/3.8-4 46A [Adaptall-2] • Push/pullA12 - 90.90m⌀58 1986 ●
Tamron 70-210mm F/4-5.6 58A [Adaptall-2] • Push/pullA13 - 91.10m⌀52 1988 ●
Tamron 70-210mm F/4-5.6 158A [Adaptall-2] • Push/pullA13 - 91.10m⌀52 1991 ●
Tamron Auto 70-220mm F/3.8 Z-220 [Adaptall]A14 - 112.50m⌀62 1973 ●
Tamron Auto 70-220mm F/4 [Adapt-A-Matic]A14 - 112.00m⌀67 1969 ●

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