Vivitar 24mm f/2 MC Wide Angle Lens
The Vivitar 24mm f/2 is a 24mm f/2 lens designed for Canon FD, Nikon F, Pentax K, M42 Screw Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Vivitar 24mm f/2 MC Wide Angle Lens
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Lens Overview — Vivitar 24mm f/2
Key Features — Vivitar 24mm f/2
24mm f/2 Prime: A fixed 24mm focal length with a fast f/2 maximum aperture, providing strong light-gathering performance for a manual wide-angle lens.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed to cover a full-frame image circle, making it suitable for use on full-frame SLR bodies without vignetting.
Multi-Coated Optics: The 'MC' designation indicates multi-coating on lens elements, aimed at reducing flare and improving contrast in high-contrast or backlit conditions.
Manual Focus Only: Fully manual focus operation suits methodical shooting styles and adapts well to mirrorless camera systems via third-party adapters.
Multiple Mount Options: Available in Canon FD, Nikon F, Pentax K, and M42 Screw Mount configurations, covering a wide range of vintage and modern adapted camera bodies.
52mm Filter Thread: Accepts widely available and affordable 52mm filters, making it easy to pair with existing filter sets.
Lens Specifications — Vivitar 24mm f/2
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Landscape, Architecture, Street, Travel |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 24mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
| Camera System | SLR |
| Lens Mount | Canon FD, Nikon F, Pentax K, M42 Screw Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 52mm |
Description — Vivitar 24mm f/2
The Vivitar 24mm f/2 MC Wide Angle Lens is a prime lens with a fixed 24mm focal length, designed for full-frame SLR camera systems. Its maximum aperture of f/2 provides strong light intake for a wide-angle prime. The 'MC' multi-coating designation is intended to help manage flare and maintain contrast.
Focus is entirely manual, with no autofocus functionality, making it well-suited to photographers comfortable with hands-on focusing techniques. The lens is offered in four distinct mount versions — Canon FD, Nikon F, Pentax K, and M42 Screw Mount — providing flexibility across a range of vintage and adaptable camera platforms. A 52mm filter thread makes it straightforward to add compatible filters without searching for uncommon sizes.
At 320g, the lens is practical to carry and handle during extended shoots. For photographers building out a manual-focus kit or adapting vintage glass to modern mirrorless bodies, this Vivitar prime covers the wide-angle focal length with an accessible maximum aperture.
Pros — Vivitar 24mm f/2
- ✓Fast f/2 maximum aperture for a 24mm wide-angle prime
- ✓Full-frame coverage ensures no crop vignetting on compatible SLR bodies
- ✓Available in four mount options: Canon FD, Nikon F, Pentax K, and M42 Screw Mount
Cons — Vivitar 24mm f/2
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support for any compatible system
- ✗No image stabilization, which may be a consideration at f/2 in low light
- ✗Canon FD and M42 mounts are legacy systems with no native modern digital camera support, requiring adapters
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