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    Vivitar 100mm f/2.8 (I)

    4.5
    (11 reviews)
    Optical: 4.0
    Mechanical: 4.0
    Value: 3.0
    Focal Length
    100mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-22
    Mount
    Canon FD, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Weight
    340g
    Vivitar 100mm f/2.8 (I) is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 340 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 64 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options.

    Vivitar 100mm f/2.8 (I) purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 11 months of tracked sales — pay around the $38.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $38.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $62.50
    All-time low
    $1.00
    Latest sale
    $19.00

    Best deals

    866 of 1703 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $38.00 fair value.

    • Feb 17, 2025$1.00$-37.00 / typical
    • May 29, 2025$1.00$-37.00 / typical
    • Dec 9, 2024$3.00$-35.00 / typical
    • Jan 22, 2025$5.00$-33.00 / typical
    • Feb 11, 2025$5.00$-33.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length100mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distance1.2m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight340g
    Length64mm
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountCanon FD, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Very Satisfied5.0/5

    Very Satisfied The lens works great, and is in excellent condition.

    Great lens5.0/5

    Great lens Very good manual lens for old lens lovers. Very sharp and light. Can be used and on dslr cameras.

    Love it!5.0/5

    Love it! Lens is very clean and the image turns out really sharp.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Vivitar 100mm f/2.8 (I)?

    Vivitar 100mm f/2.8 (I) is a camera lens with 100mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the Canon FD, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 340g.

    What mount is the Vivitar 100mm f/2.8 (I) compatible with?

    Vivitar 100mm f/2.8 (I) uses a Canon FD, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Vivitar 100mm f/2.8 (I) cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar 100mm f/2.8 (I) typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Vivitar 100mm f/2.8 (I) a good lens?

    Vivitar 100mm f/2.8 (I) has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 11 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar 100mm f/2.8 (I)?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Planar T 85mm f/1.4 Z, Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 85mm f/1.7 (MC-II Version), Minolta MD 85mm f/2.0.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.1
    Optical4.0/5
    Mechanical4.0/5
    Value3.0/5
    Bokeh3.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 3 reviewers

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