Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8

Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 is a manual focus prime zoom 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. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

Physical characteristics

91 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. 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 722 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.