Vivitar 85mm F/1.8 Lens – T2 Mount – Excellent – Vintage Boxed

Description
The Vivitar 85mm f/1.8 is a fast manual focus prime lens ideal for portraiture, low-light shooting, and shallow depth-of-field work. Known for its smooth bokeh and solid metal construction, this lens was produced in the 1970s–1980s by various OEM manufacturers including Komine and Tokina. 

Condition

• Optics clean, no haze, fungus or scratches
• Aperture blades clean and oil-free
• Focus ring smooth throughout range
• Aperture ring clicks firmly through stops
• Mount clean and undamaged
• Barrel shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age
• Fully tested on compatible body or adapter

Included

• Vivitar 85mm f/1.8 lens T2 Mount
• Front and rear caps
• Original box

Collectors Notes
Vivitar’s 85mm f/1.8 is a sought-after vintage portrait lens, offering excellent subject isolation and classic rendering. Serial number prefix can help identify OEM origin (e.g. 28 = Komine). While not common, it’s prized for its optical performance and build quality. Adaptable to mirrorless systems via mount-specific adapters, making it a favourite among vintage lens enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Focal length: 85mm
• Maximum aperture: f/1.8
• Mount: varies by listing (e.g. Canon FD, Nikon F, Minolta MD, M42)
• Manual focus and aperture control
• Minimum focus distance: approx. 0.9m
• Filter thread: typically 58mm
• Aperture range: f/1.8 to f/16
• All-metal construction
• Made in Japan, circa 1970s–1980s

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