C/Y (contax/yashica)Canon FD FDn Konica AR Minolta MC Minolta MD Nikon DX Nikon FX Olympus OM Pentax K

Wide angle

Full frame

Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina

Name: Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina
Brand: Vivitar
SKU: Vivitar-MC-19mm-f-3-8-Cosina
Availability: InStock

3.8

(1 reviews)

Optical: 4.0

Mechanical: 4.0

Value: 4.0

Focal Length

19mm

Aperture

f/3.8-22

Mount

C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K

Weight

182g

Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina is a manual focus wide angle lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Has 5 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Average brightness in this league

Physical characteristics

With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter. Weights 182 grams so convinient to carry. 43 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina purchase history

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Aug 6, 2025High: $249.99 / Low: $4.99
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What is the Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina?

Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina is a camera lens with 19mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.8/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 182g.

Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length19mm

Aperturef/3.8-22

Min Focus Distance0.2m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight182g

Length43mm

Filter Thread62mm

MountC/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Blake Davis3.8/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina?

What mount is the Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina compatible with?

Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina typically sells for around $0.99. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina a good lens?

Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina has a community rating of 3.8/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar MC 19mm f/3.8 Cosina?

Similar lenses include Arsat H 20mm f/2.8, Irix 15mm f/2.4, Kenlock-Mc.tor Wide 20mm f/2.8 MC.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€47.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

3.8

Optical4.0/5

Mechanical4.0/5

Value4.0/5

Bokeh3.0/5

Usability4.0/5

Based on 1 reviewer