Vivitar MC 28mm f/2 (Komine)

The lens has a nice bokeh, which is the quality of the out-of-focus parts of the image, and it can create a pleasing blur effect in the background. It is a manual focus lens, meaning you have to adjust the focus yourself, but this can be an advantage for some photographers who want more control over their shots. The lens has 7 elements in 7 groups, which is a good number for a lens of this type. It has a multi-coating to reduce lens flare and improve contrast. The lens was manufactured in the 1970s, which means it is a vintage lens, but it can still produce high-quality images. The aperture ranges from f/2 to f/22, which means you can adjust the amount of light coming into the lens. The build quality is good, and the lens feels solid in the hand. The resolution of the lens is also good, meaning it can produce sharp images. Overall, the Vivitar MC 28mm f/2 (Komine) lens is a good option for photographers who want a manual focus, wide-angle lens with good optics and a nice bokeh effect.

Optical design

Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value 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

With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. 50 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 273 grams so consider putting to your camera bag.