Quick answer
The Vivitar 28mm f/2 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/2.0 for the Minolta MD mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
A 28mm f/2 fast manual-focus wide-angle prime lens, the Vivitar 28mm f/2 is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Vivitar 28mm f/2 specifications
- Brand
- Vivitar
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 28mm f/2?
At 28mm 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 | 28mm | 65.5° | 75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42mm | 46.4° | 54.5° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 56mm | 35.6° | 42.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 28mm f/2 use?
It uses the Minolta MD mount, so it fits Minolta MD cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Vivitar 28mm f/2?
It is a fixed 28mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Vivitar 28mm f/2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 28mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Vivitar 28mm f/2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42mm on full frame, with a 46.4° horizontal and 54.5° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 56mm on full frame, with a 35.6° horizontal and 42.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for Minolta MD from other brands
All Minolta MD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
