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Quick answer
The Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 35-85mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
The Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC is a fast standard zoom lens covering 35-85mm at f/2.8 for Nikon F mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC specifications
What can you shoot with the Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC?
At 35-85mm 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 | 35–85mm | 23.9–54.4° | 28.6–63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53–128mm | 16.1–37.8° | 19.3–44.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 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 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC?
It zooms across 35-85mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 35-85mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53–128mm on full frame, with a 16.1–37.8° horizontal and 19.3–44.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 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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