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28mm f/2.5 Auto Wide-Angle

  • 28mm
  • f/2.5
  • Prime

Quick answer

The Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 Auto Wide-Angle is a wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/2.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

This 28mm f/2.5 wide-angle prime lens from Vivitar fits Nikon F mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 Auto Wide-Angle specifications

Brand
Vivitar
Mount
Nikon F
Focal length
28mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.5
Lens type
Prime

What can you shoot with the Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 Auto Wide-Angle?

At 28mm 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. 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°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 Auto Wide-Angle use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 Auto Wide-Angle?

It is a fixed 28mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.5. That makes it a wide-angle lens.

Is the Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 Auto Wide-Angle 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/2.5.

What is the Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 Auto Wide-Angle 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. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 Auto Wide-Angle fit?

Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.

Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands

All Nikon F lenses

Same mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.

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