Vivitar 35mm f/1.9 (Komine)

The lens has 7 optical elements in 6 groups, which is a good number of elements. It was manufactured during the 1970s and 1980s, so it is a vintage lens. The aperture ranges from f/1.9 to f/16, which is wide enough for low light photography. The build quality is good and the lens has a metal body. The resolution is sharp and the lens coating helps to reduce flare and ghosting. The lens is manual focus only, which means that you have to adjust the focus yourself. The bokeh, or the quality of the out-of-focus areas, is good and smooth.

There are alternative lenses available in the market, such as autofocus lenses or lenses with different focal lengths. However, the Vivitar 35mm f/1.9 (Komine) is a good option for those who prefer manual focus lenses and want a wide angle lens with a wide aperture. It is a good choice for street photography, landscape photography, and low light photography.

Optical design

Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.

Physical characteristics

Weights 338 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 68 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.