Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 MC Wide-Angle Lens
The Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 is a 17mm f/3.5 lens designed for Canon FD, Nikon F, Pentax K, Minolta SR mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 MC Wide-Angle Lens
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Lens Overview — Vivitar 17mm f/3.5
Key Features — Vivitar 17mm f/3.5
17mm Prime Focal Length: Fixed 17mm field of view captures wide expansive scenes, making it well-suited for landscapes, architecture, and interiors.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed to cover a full-frame image circle, making it usable on both full-frame and APS-C SLR bodies.
f/3.5 Maximum Aperture: Offers reasonable light-gathering capability for an ultra-wide prime, useful in moderately low-light conditions.
Multi-Coated Optics: MC coating reduces flare and ghosting, improving contrast and color fidelity when shooting toward bright light sources.
Manual Focus Only: Fully manual focus operation suits deliberate shooting styles and adapts well to modern mirrorless systems via mount adapters.
Four Mount Options: Available in Canon FD, Nikon F, Pentax K, and Minolta SR mounts, covering a wide range of classic SLR systems.
Lens Specifications — Vivitar 17mm f/3.5
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Landscape, Architecture, Street, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Ultra Wide-Angle |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 17mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Camera System | SLR |
| Lens Mount | Canon FD, Nikon F, Pentax K, Minolta SR |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 67mm |
Description — Vivitar 17mm f/3.5
The Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 MC Wide-Angle Lens is a prime lens with a fixed 17mm focal length, designed for full-frame SLR cameras. With a maximum aperture of f/3.5, it delivers solid light transmission for a wide-angle prime. This is a manual focus lens with no autofocus and no image stabilization, making it a deliberate choice for photographers who value hands-on control.
It weighs just 250g, keeping your kit light without sacrificing a full-frame image circle. The 67mm filter thread opens the door to a wide range of popular filter accessories. Mount options include Canon FD, Nikon F, Pentax K, and Minolta SR, covering a broad spectrum of classic SLR platforms.
Whether used on vintage film cameras or adapted to contemporary mirrorless systems, this lens offers flexible compatibility across multiple camera families.
Pros — Vivitar 17mm f/3.5
- ✓Wide 17mm prime focal length on a full-frame format lens suits expansive compositions
- ✓Available in four mounts — Canon FD, Nikon F, Pentax K, and Minolta SR — for broad SLR compatibility
- ✓Lightweight at just 250g, making it easy to carry for extended shoots
Cons — Vivitar 17mm f/3.5
- ✗Manual focus only with no autofocus support, which may not suit all shooting styles
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring careful technique in lower-light situations
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/3.5 is relatively modest compared to faster wide-angle primes
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