Vivitar 13mm f/2.8 Series 1

Vivitar 1 13mm f/2.8

Lens Summary

Brand: Vivitar

Also Known As: Vivitar 13mm f/2.8

Lens Type: Prime Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Manual Focus

Lens Mount: Minolta AF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony Alpha

Release Date: N/A

MSRP Price: $308

Made in: China

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: The manual focusing Vivitar Series 1 13mm Ultra Wide Aspherical Lens covers a lot of territory with its 78 - 31° angle of view. This Super Spectra coated hybrid aspherical lens boasts reduced aberrations, flare and ghosting for clear image captures with accurate color rendition. This lens is compatible with both film and digital SLR cameras. It is so compact (3.2", 81mm long) and lightweight (15.3 oz, 434 g) the Series 1 13mm f/2.8 is suitable for a broad range of photo opportunities whether you are traveling, or on vacation shooting indoors and outdoors. With a minimum focusing distance of only 12" (30.5cm), try moving in really close to your subjects. With a portrait or a still life, for example, you can capture your subject with a very unique perspective. At its widest focusing distance you can capture beautiful photos of landscapes, nature, architecture, groups of people and much more.


Vivitar 13mm f/2.8 Series 1 Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypePrime Lens
Focal Length13mm
Mount TypeMinolta AF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony Alpha
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor)
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Maximum Reproduction Ratio1:4.5
Image StabilizationNo
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)78°
Optical Information
Lens Elements14
Lens Groups12
Focus Information
FocusManual Focus
Built-in Focus MotorNo
Minimum Focus Distance0.30m
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions88 x 96mm
Weight590g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack
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