Chinon 200mm f/3.5 Auto Chinon (Discontinued)

Name: Chinon 200mm
Brand: Chinon

A manually focused, multi-coated telephoto lens made in Japan for 35mm SLR systems.

Overview

The Chinon 200mm f/3.5 Auto Chinon is a manual focus telephoto prime lens made by Chinon Industries in Japan. It was designed for full-frame and APS-C format cameras. It has multi-coating, a black anodized aluminum barrel and a built-in telescopic round hood. It was sold under both Chinon and GAF branding. It fits SLR systems with mounts such as GAF or T Mount, though the exact native mount is not consistently documented.

Specifications

Focal length	200mm fixed
Maximum aperture	f/3.5
Aperture blades	6
Minimum focus distance	2.5m
Filter size	62mm
Lens hood	Built-in telescopic round
Dimensions	⌀70×121mm
Weight	506g
Coating	multi coated
Material	Black anodized aluminum exterior barrel
Production status	Discontinued
Country of origin	Japan

Context

Chinon Industries made this lens, and it was released with GAF branding. That points to a co-distribution or rebranding arrangement, which was common in the vintage lens market. It was a telephoto option for 35mm SLR photographers who wanted solid build quality and manual control.

Market

The average current market price for this lens is $40.50. User reviews praise the handling and build quality. Optical performance is rated favorably, particularly sharpness and bokeh. Some reviewers call the price relative to value a minor drawback.