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    Vivitar 17mm f/3.5

    3.6
    (2 reviews)
    Optical: 3.7
    Mechanical: 3.7
    Value: 3.0
    Focal Length
    17mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-16
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Weight
    380g
    Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 is a manual focus wide angle lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 6 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 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. Weights 380 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 80 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.

    Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 61 months of tracked sales — pay around the $101.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $101.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $121.00
    All-time low
    $42.00
    Latest sale
    $189.00

    Best deals

    38 of 76 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $101.00 fair value.

    • Apr 21, 2025$42.00$-59.00 / typical
    • Apr 21, 2025$44.00$-57.00 / typical
    • Jun 14, 2024$55.00$-46.00 / typical
    • Feb 5, 2022$58.00$-43.00 / typical
    • May 19, 2025$70.00$-31.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length17mm
    Aperturef/3.5-16
    Min Focus Distance0.22m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight380g
    Length80mm
    Filter Thread72mm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Sofia Rossi3.7/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Vivitar 17mm f/3.5

    Sofia Rossi3.5/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Vivitar 17mm f/3.5

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Vivitar 17mm f/3.5?

    Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 is a camera lens with 17mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/16, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 380g.

    What mount is the Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 compatible with?

    Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, 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 17mm f/3.5 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 typically sells for around $42.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 a good lens?

    Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 has a community rating of 3.6/5 from 2 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar 17mm f/3.5?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 C/Y, Carl Zeiss Distagon-F Fisheye T 16mm f/2.8 C/Y, Carl Zeiss Distagon T 15mm f/2.8.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.7
    Optical3.7/5
    Mechanical3.7/5
    Value3.0/5
    Bokeh3.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 3 reviewers

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