Vivitar 28mm 2.5 Wide Angle Adapted to Sony A6000

Come watch a quick review of the Vivitar 28mm f2.5 wide angle lens adapted to Sony A6000. The Vivitar was made in Japan, and features an all metal construction. The lens is a little larger than most 28mm prime lenses, and that's because the it has a large front element that requires a 62mm filter thread. Using this lens on a APS-C sized sensor this lens becomes a 42mm prime. My copy uses the Minolta MD mount, but Vivitar made this lens for other mounts as well. In this weeks episode we'lI take a look closer look at the lens, show off some of the lens features, and take some sample photos and videos. Adapting vintage lenses can be an excellent way to acquire quality glass at a bargain price.
Vivitar 28mm F2.5 Auto Wide-Angle
Lens Summary:
Lens made in Japan
All metal construction
Aperture Range F2.5-F22
28mm Focal Distance
Minimum Focus 0.3 meters (1 foot)
Long focus throw
62mm filter thread
6 Aperture Blades
Hexagon Bokeh
Minolta MD Mount (made for other mounts as well)
K&F Concept adapter: www.amazon.com...
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[@francestod.tandocjr4092]

I have this lens serial no. 22... very good close focus, nice on portraits.

[@certs743]

I got mine in an antique shop and I really really am happy with it.

[@jpr-tech]

Oh my goodness DUDE... you review a lot of the lenses I got my self! For example the Pentax, Canon FD, Minolta lenses... I can see a lot of folks having those, but this Vivitar is a rare beauty. Mine is the M42 thread, and I hook it up to my a6k! I don't know if it's just me, but my lens at f2.5 is a little soft, but stop down to f3.x and it gets sharp... at f4 is perfect!. One thing I love about this specific lens is the focus throw, it's so long = great for videographers. Thanks for the video!

[@AdaptedAlpha]

+Hananias Q (JPR_Tech) I haven't shot with this one in a while, you're making me want to wake it from hibernation:)

[@timskinnercanada]

Hard to tell for sure on KZbin but it seems remarkably sharp. Good find.

[@AdaptedAlpha]

+timskinnercanada I agree, KZbin isn't the best for displaying sharpness. Like most vintage lenses, it's a little soft wide open, but sharpens up once you start stepping it down. One point I should of mentioned is easily the lens flares. A little bird told me you bought an old Fuji lens...

[@timskinnercanada]

I set up an eBay filter for this 28 so I can nab a deal if one pops up. I really like the design. Thanks for the review. Yep the little Fuji is a rare gem. It's a 55/1.8 M42. Very compact. Sharp and lovely bokeh. One of my faves so far I'd say.

[@ScottSkywalker]

@@timskinnercanada I have one if you are still looking.

[@timskinnercanada]

Scott Skywalker Not anymore but thanks.

[@roberthicks686]

I wish my local thrift store's were 1/10 as good as yours!

[@AdaptedAlpha]

+Robert Hicks I've been lucky, but lately they've been jacking up the prices:(. Might need to find a new thrift shop.

[@PaganiTypeR]

I also have this lens on my a6000. It suffers from distortion, softness, chromatic aberrations and lens flaring. I tested it out against kit lens at similar focal length. The kit lens performed way better. This lens kinda caught up with kit lens at about f5.6 to f8, making kit lens faster and sharper. Vivitar 28mm f2.5 kinda looses it's purpose for having f2.5, sice it's hardly usable at that aperture. My best bet this was made for more like close up shots, where softness isn't that much visible. It is possible to get nice long exposure pictures. Though they won't be the sharpest images.

[@AdaptedAlpha]

+MelectroU Thanks for sharing your opinion:)

[@greysuit17]

Great video & review and I really like the way this lens looks. Pretty sharp, nice contrast, good colors. 👍

[@AdaptedAlpha]

+greysuit17 Really nicely constructed lens. A draw back that I should have mentioned, is that big front element if very susceptible to flares.

[@HINNERK20]

Love this channel

[@AdaptedAlpha]

+HINNERK 2.0 Thank you:)

[@zacharypfeifer6131]

Agreed man!

[@barrok1054]

wow! i have this setup a6000 & vivitar 28mm f2.5 with fd-nex adapter

[@aadsideas]

Nice review. This is very similar to Panagor Auto Wide Angle lens 28mm f2.5. I have one taken from an old minolta camera. Thanks. Shalom

[@samueldanealexander180]

I just bought this lens! Pairing it with a speed booster. 20mm f/1.8 equivalent!

[@ericksanjaya4298]

pairing with speedbooster gets you a 28-30mm of this lens, not 20mm.

[@saganandroid4175]

I thought MC/MD mount was a misnomer and that they're all AR mounts?

[@REFIGUY69]

I'm confused. How can you tell what mount to buy from KnF for vivitar? In a previous video the vivitar needed a PK ring and this one an MD. Iknow this lens here came with minolta stuff in a bag as mentioned. But what if I'm buying a lens on its own without knowing what camera it came off of?

[@AdaptedAlpha]

+REFIGUY69 usually there is an indicator on the lens "MD","PK", etc...but if there's no indication you'll have to know what some of the different mounts look like.

[@tangiblespace]

Nice lens. I have the f2.8 on an FD mound and I like it quite a bit. I'll keep an eye out for this one. Nice video, as always! Also, I just posted a "What's in my camera bag" video. It's not nearly as concise and well edited as your video but I thought you might find it interesting. Thanks!

[@AdaptedAlpha]

+The Vinyl Album Thanks for the kind words, I'll check out your vid.

[@ErikVOfficial]

these videos sold me on two vivitar 28mms, (2.5 & 2.8 fd mount), im waiting for them to arrive, along with the adapter; so i can set them up on my a6000. Can i run the camera on the M mode or do i have to have a specific set up to use these lenses properly ?

[@YusrizalYus31]

I like your channel. nice review. Subscribed! :)

[@AdaptedAlpha]

+Yusrizal Thank you:)

[@sergioaguis]

I bought a Vivitar 28mm f2.8 auto wide angle, its still in transit thought. Someone knows whats the Auto mean or stands for?

[@royhobbs785]

This becomes a 42mm on the Sony, what kind of shots would be good for that focal length? Thanks

[@AdaptedAlpha]

Hi Paul. At 42mm I’d say it fits that general purpose length.

[@Valiumtino71]

Does an adapter ring change the focal lenght in any way?

[@mikeyzor2]

Not really. The lenses were designed for cameras with mirrors between the film and the lens. Mirrorless bodies dont waste thst space for a mirror anymore so that the adapter takes up exactly that amount of room. Hence, it should behave just like it is designed to.

[@duongtam6261]

i like chanel! good luck!

[@AdaptedAlpha]

+Dương Tâm Thank you very much.

[@colleenbasso8504]

I purchased a used Canon AE1 for my daughter,with extra lenses.Took to store,had examined and all is in great functioning shape! However,we don't know how to remove the cover to put the Vivitar 52mm 70-210mm (#77468307) lens on the camera.....is there something that needs to be lined up to get it to unlock? It came with no manual and i am losing my mind,hoping maybe you can help?

[@AdaptedAlpha]

Hi Colleen, sorry you're having trouble. Is the cover on AE1 (body cap) or is the cover on the Vivitar (rear lens cap)?

[@colleenbasso8504]

I would say the rear lens cap? The end of the lens that actually clicks onto the camera

[@AdaptedAlpha]

+colleen basso I made this quick video for you. Hope it helps:) flic.kr/p/MrT22Y

[@eugenenakamura]

That Betta would be a lot happier in a 5 gallon or bigger tank. Cups/jars/bowls are not considered sufficient for its welfare.

[@batamclanzz]

nice..!!!

[@AdaptedAlpha]

+Théÿò DöRe Thank you

[@johnfragos7660]

Great content... I dislike your thrift stores :)

[@AdaptedAlpha]

+john fragos Thank you! Lately the thrift stores haven't had much, so right now I dislike them too;)

[@WyantWin]

its a Kiron-manufactured lens!

[@AdaptedAlpha]

+Wyant Nguyen Thank you.

[@WyantWin]

Love your vids, Do more! Whats your current opinion on MD/MC lens, have the prices online seem inflated? if not whats your best bang for buck Minolta(or third-party MD) and most valuable MD lens?

[@AdaptedAlpha]

+Wyant Nguyen Thank's for the kind words. I think there are still good deals online, but I prefer to buy from my thrift shops. Bang for the buck will depend on your personal preferences, but the ROKKOR-X 45/f2 and 50/f1.7 can be had really cheap, both good lenses. Most valuable is probably ROKKOR-X 50/1.4:)

[@akmalmaulana2015]

dude, can I got that lens..??

[@cloudbey9600]

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[@saganandroid4175]

Will you please put that fish in a proper aquarium? FFS! How'd you like to live your life in something smaller than your bathroom?

[@dynamax1041]

Hii dear friend its a radioactive lens ?