Price Guarantee
Rent NowNOTE: Some artifacts in between lens elements that may show in image.
The Vivitar 28-85mm f/2.8-3.8 is a manual focus standard zoom lens produced for Nikon’s F-mount SLR system in AI specification. Covering a focal range from 28mm to 85mm with a variable maximum aperture that opens to f/2.8 at the wide end, it spans a practical everyday shooting range from moderate wide-angle through short telephoto suited to travel, portrait, and general-purpose photography. The wider maximum aperture at the wide end provides a useful light gathering advantage at shorter focal lengths compared to conventional slower standard zooms, and the AI coupling ridge allows accurate metering on compatible Nikon F-mount bodies. Fully manual operation covers both focus and aperture adjustment directly on the lens. Vivitar was a well-known third-party lens brand active during the film SLR era, producing a wide range of alternative optics across multiple mount systems at accessible price points. Compatible with Nikon F-mount film and digital SLR bodies, and adaptable to mirrorless systems via appropriate F-mount adapters.
– 28-85mm standard zoom focal range
– Variable f/2.8-3.8 maximum aperture, opening to f/2.8 at wide end
– AI specification for Nikon metering compatibility
– Fully manual focus and aperture control
– Nikon F-mount compatibility
– Third-party alternative optic from Vivitar
– Compatible with Nikon F-mount film and digital SLR bodies
– Adaptable to mirrorless systems via F-mount adapters
