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Quick answer
The Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Wide Angle is a wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/2.8 for the Olympus OM mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
The Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Wide Angle is a manual-focus wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/2.8 for Olympus OM mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Wide Angle specifications
- Brand
- Vivitar
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 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 (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/2.8 Wide Angle use?
It uses the Olympus OM mount, so it fits Olympus OM cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Wide Angle?
It is a fixed 28mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 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/2.8.
What is the Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 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. 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 Olympus OM from other brands
All Olympus OM lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
