Quick answer
The Vivitar 35mm f/2.8 Wide Angle is a wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/2.8 for the M42 mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 35mm f/2.8 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens from Vivitar fits M42 mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Vivitar 35mm f/2.8 Wide Angle specifications
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 35mm f/2.8 Wide Angle?
At 35mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 35mm | 54.4° | 63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53mm | 37.8° | 44.8° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 70mm | 28.8° | 34.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 35mm f/2.8 Wide Angle use?
It uses the M42 mount, so it fits M42 cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Vivitar 35mm f/2.8 Wide Angle?
It is a fixed 35mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Vivitar 35mm f/2.8 Wide Angle a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 35mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Vivitar 35mm f/2.8 Wide Angle equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53mm on full frame, with a 37.8° horizontal and 44.8° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 70mm on full frame, with a 28.8° horizontal and 34.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for M42 from other brands
All M42 lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
