Quick answer
The Vivitar 35mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle is a wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 35mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens, the Vivitar 35mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Vivitar 35mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle specifications
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 35mm f/2.8 Auto 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. 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° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 35mm f/2.8 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 35mm f/2.8 Auto 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 Auto 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 Auto 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. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Vivitar 35mm f/2.8 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 lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
