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Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-W 28mm f/3.5 vs Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec OM Zuiko Auto-W 28mm f/3.5 28mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle
Brand Olympus Vivitar
Mount Olympus OM Olympus OM
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 28mm 28mm
Max aperture f/3.5 f/2.8 (faster)
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 7 n/a
Af motor none n/a
Elements 7 n/a
Weight g 180 n/a
Filter mm 49 n/a
Length mm 31.0 n/a
Diameter mm 59.0 n/a
Min focus m 0.3 n/a

Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-W 28mm f/3.5

This 28mm f/3.5 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens from Olympus fits Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.

Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle

A 28mm f/2.8 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens, the Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle is designed for Olympus OM mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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