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Quick answer
The Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 28-105mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 standard zoom lens from Vivitar fits Nikon F mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC specifications
What can you shoot with the Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC?
At 28-105mm this is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
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 | 28–105mm | 19.5–65.5° | 23.3–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–158mm | 13–46.4° | 15.6–54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC?
It zooms across 28-105mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-105mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42–158mm on full frame, with a 13–46.4° horizontal and 15.6–54.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC 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 lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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