BKSPicture Blog
Reviews     -     Tips and Tricks     -     Inspiration     -     Contact     -     Back to Main Site

facebook



Share on Facebook

Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 VMC

Reviews
Posted by Bengt Köhler Sandberg 2017-07-06

Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 VMC

Believe this in made by Cosina but not a 100% there.


Specs:

Focal length:
28mm
Weight:
155g (5.5oz)
Optical design:
?? elements in ?? groups
Mount:
Pentax K (PK)
Aperture:
f/2.8 to f/22
5 bladed aperure
Covers:
Standard 35mm film size
(24×36 mm negative)
Closest Focus:
A little closer then 0.3m (1ft)
Filter Size:
49mm (non-rotating)


Image quality


Analog B&W film
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC



Bokeh
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar 28mm
                                                      f/2.8 VMC



Flare / Backlight
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC





Digital
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC



Bokeh
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar 28mm f/2.8
                                              VMC



Flare
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC
Vivitar
                                                          28mm f/2.8
                                                          VMC




Filming
Nikon NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8
                                            ai



Build quality

Mostly made of metal, feels well put together and is nice and solid.


Conclusion

Maybe not something to brag about but still a very nice lens.
Really like how it renders, it's bokeh, contrast plus how it handles flare och backlight.
It's also small and lightweight but still well built which is a nice plus in my book.

Have however seen better sharpness, especially wide open.
It's not to a point where I find it a problem but some are more picky there than others.
But stop it down a bit and you will get a nice quality image.

Overall a lens I was pleasantly surprised over and a keeper for me.


Thumbs up:
Image quality
Bokeh, flare and backlight
Build quality and feel

Thumbs down:
Sharpness, especially wide open



Want to help me out?
Make my site known by sharing it with your friends and family.
This helps and would be really appreciated, thanks!
Share on Facebook


Technical Info

Analogue
Camera: Chinon CG-5
Scanner: Plustek OpticFilm 7600i
Film: AGFA CINEREX (X-ray film)
Developer: Radinal 1+100

Digital
Canon 500D with lens mount adapter

My facebook page
Facebook



Any amount will be greatly appreciated!


update