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    Makinon 80-200 mm f/ 4.5 MC Macro
    Makinon 80-200 mm f/ 4.5 MC Macro

    Makinon 80-200 mm f/ 4.5 MC Macro

    80–200mm · f/4.5

    Overview

    The Makinon 80-200 mm f/4.5 MC Macro is an affordable legacy zoom lens with macro capability. Optically, it offers decent sharpness in the center but suffers from softness at the edges, especially at longer focal lengths, and noticeable chromatic aberration. Build quality is typical for its era—all-metal construction with a smooth zoom ring, though the focus ring can be stiff. It is best suited for budget-conscious photographers experimenting with vintage lenses on mirrorless cameras, provided they accept its optical limitations.