Vivitar 28mm f/2 (Kino)

    4.5
    (6 reviews)
    Optical: 4.2
    Mechanical: 4.4
    Value: 12.0
    Focal Length
    28mm
    Aperture
    f/2-16
    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
    249g
    Vivitar 28mm f/2 (Kino) is a manual focus wide angle 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 249 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. 53 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

    Vivitar 28mm f/2 (Kino) purchase historyTrending up +2.5%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 2.5% per month across 17 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $46.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $46.75
    All-time low
    $5.00
    Latest sale
    $48.00

    Best deals

    292 of 577 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $46.00 fair value.

    • Dec 9, 2024$5.00$-41.00 / typical
    • Jan 6, 2025$5.00$-41.00 / typical
    • Jan 26, 2025$5.00$-41.00 / typical
    • Dec 9, 2024$6.00$-40.00 / typical
    • Jan 6, 2025$6.00$-40.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length28mm
    Aperturef/2-16
    Min Focus Distance0.3m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight249g
    Length53.5mm
    Filter Thread55mm
    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

    Reviews

    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.

    Right on!5.0/5

    Right on! Great lens. Clear, crisp in perfect condition.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Vivitar 28mm f/2 (Kino)?

    Vivitar 28mm f/2 (Kino) is a camera lens with 28mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2/16, 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 249g.

    What mount is the Vivitar 28mm f/2 (Kino) compatible with?

    Vivitar 28mm f/2 (Kino) 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 28mm f/2 (Kino) cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar 28mm f/2 (Kino) typically sells for around $5.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Vivitar 28mm f/2 (Kino) a good lens?

    Vivitar 28mm f/2 (Kino) has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 6 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar 28mm f/2 (Kino)?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Distagon T 25mm f/2.8 C/Y, Carl Zeiss Distagon T 28mm f/2.8 C/Y, Minolta MD 24mm f/2.8.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.3
    Optical4.2/5
    Mechanical4.4/5
    Value12.0/5
    Bokeh13.0/5
    Usability4.5/5
    Based on 13 reviewers

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