Quick answer
The Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto is a standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.8 for the Pentax K mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
A 50mm f/1.8 fast standard prime lens, the Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto is designed for Pentax K mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto specifications
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto?
At 50mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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 | 50mm | 39.6° | 46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 75mm | 27° | 32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto?
It is a fixed 50mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 50mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.8.
What is the Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 75mm on full frame, with a 27° horizontal and 32.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
