Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 vs Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | 50mm f/1.8 | 50mm f/1.4 Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentacon | Vivitar |
| Mount | M42 | M42 |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
Pentacon 50mm f/1.8
Pentacon 50mm f/1.8: a fast manual-focus standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for M42 mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto
Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto: a fast manual-focus standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for M42 mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.