Quick answer
The Vivitar 50mm f/3.5 Macro is a standard macro lens covering 50mm at f/3.5 for the Pentax K mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Vivitar 50mm f/3.5 Macro: a macro lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Pentax K mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Vivitar 50mm f/3.5 Macro specifications
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 50mm f/3.5 Macro?
At 50mm this is a standard macro, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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/3.5 Macro use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Vivitar 50mm f/3.5 Macro?
It is a fixed 50mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Vivitar 50mm f/3.5 Macro 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/3.5.
What is the Vivitar 50mm f/3.5 Macro 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/3.5 Macro 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.
