Vivitar 28mm F/2.8 Wide Angle Lens – Canon FD Mount – Tested, Excellent

Overview

The Vivitar 28mm F/2.8 is a classic manual‑focus wide‑angle lens for Canon FD‑mount cameras. Known for its compact size, solid metal construction and reliable optical performance, it remains a popular choice for both film shooters and adapted‑lens users. This example has been fully tested and is in excellent working order.

Condition

Overall Condition: Excellent

• Light cosmetic wear only
• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• Aperture blades clean and snappy
• Focus action smooth across the range
• Mount clean and secure
• Fully tested; performs as expected on FD bodies and adapters

Included

• Vivitar 28mm F/2.8 lens (Canon FD mount)
  Both caps

Key Features

• 28mm wide‑angle focal length
• Bright F/2.8 maximum aperture
• Manual focus with smooth mechanical operation
• Solid metal construction typical of 1970s–80s third‑party lenses
• Canon FD mount; adaptable to modern mirrorless systems
• Ideal for landscapes, street photography and general wide‑angle use

Compatibility

• Canon FD‑mount 35mm SLRs (AE‑1, A‑1, AT‑1, T50, T70, T90, etc.)
• Adaptable to mirrorless systems (Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Micro Four Thirds) with the appropriate adapter

Collectors Notes

Vivitar’s 28mm lenses were produced in several optical versions by respected Japanese manufacturers. They remain valued for their compact size, reliable performance and strong adaptability to modern digital systems.

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