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    Chinon 200 mm f/ 3.3 MC
    Chinon 200 mm f/ 3.3 MC

    Chinon 200 mm f/ 3.3 MC

    200mm · f/3.3

    Overview

    The Chinon 200mm f/3.3 MC is a compact telephoto lens with a 62mm filter thread and 1.8m minimum focus, offering better handling than some alternatives (Phalbert). Optically, it is soft wide open with low contrast and chromatic aberration, but sharpens by f/8 (Phalbert). It has a 5-blade aperture and greenish-orange coatings (Phalbert). The lens suits users seeking a lightweight, affordable 200mm for stopped-down use, though it does not outperform f/3.5 lenses wide open (Phalbert).