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Hanimex 28mm f/2.8 Wide-Auto
Hanimex 28mm f/2.8 Wide-Auto is a camera glass that captures wide-angle shots with a bright aperture value. It has a sturdy build quality and produces sharp images with good resolution. This photographic lens has manual focus and 8 aperture blades that create pleasing bokeh. The lens elements are coated to reduce flare and ghosting. It was manufactured in the past and may not be compatible with modern camera mounts, but there are alternative options available.
Sure, here is my extended review of the Hanimex 28mm f/2.8 Wide-Auto camera lens:
Positives:
– Optimum quality of the glass elements. Images come out very sharp, with great color and contrast rendition.
– Smoothly rotating aperture and focus rings. It allows you to quickly adjust your settings depending on the shooting scenario.
– Robust construction for a more extended period of use. The metal body makes it highly durable over time.
– Works well in low-light conditions due to its wide aperture f/2.8. It allows capturing the perfect amount of light and producing a smooth bokeh.
– Lightweight design making it easy to carry and handle.
Negatives:
– Manual focus and manual aperture settings mean it might not be suitable for beginners who prefer automatic settings.
– Has no image stabilization feature, so you need to use it under stable light or support it on a tripod.
Conclusion:
Overall, the Hanimex 28mm f/2.8 Wide-Auto camera lens is a good option for those who need sharp images and a wide-angle view. Its construction is durable, and the manual aperture and focus controls provide excellent versatility. Although it lacks image stabilization and automatic settings, it is an affordable, lightweight, and reliable lens that produces excellent results. Highly recommended for enthusiasts and professionals looking for a vintage photography experience.
Optical design
Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.
Physical characteristics
59 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.
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2 lens-club.ru user rated as 3.8/5
Ebay.com Sep 28, 2010 –
Another Fine Vivitar Hi!
This is another particularly fine Vivitar Optic, made by Kiron/Kimo/Kino (and whatever other combination they used)…
The f1:2.5 isn’t much of an improvement over the f1:2.8 models, and as some have mentioned, this lens is somewhat vulnerable to damage by virtue of that massive front element protruding so close to the end of the filter thread.
I normally do not advocate the use of “protection filters” .. as we photographers are a lazy lot, and while we will not tolerate even a speck of dust on the lens itself, we usually carry around “protection filters” on our lenses that are completely filthy. Additionally, the quality of the “protection filter” has a lot to do with controlling flare, ghosting, sharpness and contrast, as well as definition. Unless you’re willing to spend the $60 for a decent UV or Skylight filter, you shouldn’t put it in the optical path of your image-rendering system (previously known as a camera/lens combo).
HOWEVER!! In this instance, because of that vulnerable front element, I do recommend putting a skylight or UV filter on this lens, and leaving it there (do not forget about it, though, and please clean it once in a while).
Some people who have used this lens speak of it being “too contrasty” or “too sharp”… these are complaints I can deal with. If we were talking “film only” — as in the old days, this would be silly, as no one used 28mm lenses with 35mm cameras for portraiture (unless it was a large group shot).
With digital, however, 28mm can be a good “normal” length optic on some systems, or even a mild telephoto or portrait length lens on some digital systems..
That being said, you may need to “unsharpen” the image, or possibly reduce contrast in your image editing software… or, use the old solution and use some sort of softening filter on the lens in the first place.
If 28mm is still a “wide angle” lens for you, however, by all means this is a good choice, and can be gotten cheaply, if you are patient, here on Ebay.
(Under $10, plus S&H)
Razor-Sharp, Contrasty, and perfect for black and white landscape film photography, which is my general use for such an optic.
Good Luck!!
–Tom Myro
Ebay.com May 08, 2011 –
Worth to look and have good price-performance value. Heavy, solid. Very-very good lens for less than $50 you can find it on ebay. Sharp is not such perfect like latest vivtars, but solid case makes this feel comfortable and easy to use. If money is not a issue, I do recommend to buy prime lens of your camera brand. If you like perfect sharpness for all distances, then vivtar 28/2.8 MC with 49mm filter is better choice, but if you have limited budget and think about bokeh – this lens is worth your attention.
Ebay.com May 07, 2009 –
Vivitar 28 mm f/2.5 lens The lens was exactly as he decribed it ..the lens is exactly what i have been looing for ..a wide angle lens for my Nikon F3 ..The reason i bought this lens is i want to take some shots with a manual camera and learn that aspect of photography ..i am a amatuer trying to achieve professional status and maybe some day i will..i would recommend any beginning photographers to get back to basics and dont let the digital run your lives..the best photographers in the world started this way
Ebay.com Mar 15, 2017 –
Great lens Very good manual lens for old lens lovers. Very sharp and light. Can be used and on dslr cameras.
Ebay.com Dec 21, 2011 –
Excellent lens for photo and video… The lens I received was in excellent condition and shows very little signs of previous use. The aperture and focus ring are both very smooth and work flawlessly.
The quality of the glass is excellent as well. This lens produces tack sharp images and has a very smooth bokeh.
Highly recommended for anyone needing a wide-angle lens.