Vivitar 35mm f/1.9 Auto (Komine)

The Vivitar 35mm f/1.9 Auto (Komine) camera glass has a wide aperture which allows for good bokeh, or blurred background effect. It is a manual focus photographic lens with 6 lens elements that were manufactured some time ago. The lens coating is not specified. The build quality is good and it has a decent resolution. There are alternatives available to this lens for different camera mounts.

Optical design

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

Physical characteristics

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