Quick answer
The Vivitar 24mm f/2 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/2.0 for the Canon FD mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
The Vivitar 24mm f/2 is a fast manual-focus wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/2 for Canon FD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Vivitar 24mm f/2 specifications
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 24mm f/2?
At 24mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 38mm | 50.2° | 58.8° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 48mm | 41.1° | 48.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 24mm f/2 use?
It uses the Canon FD mount, so it fits Canon FD cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Vivitar 24mm f/2?
It is a fixed 24mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Vivitar 24mm f/2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 24mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Vivitar 24mm f/2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 38mm on full frame, with a 50.2° horizontal and 58.8° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 48mm on full frame, with a 41.1° horizontal and 48.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for Canon FD from other brands
All Canon FD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
