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    Vivitar 28-85 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 MC Macro
    Vivitar 28-85 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 MC Macro

    Vivitar 28-85 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 MC Macro

    28–85mm · f/3.5–4.5

    Overview

    The Vivitar 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Macro is a versatile walk-around zoom covering wide-angle to portrait lengths. Its optics are described as 'decent, but nothing amazing' and 'adequate or possibly good'. The push/pull zoom and macro feature at 85mm offers approximately 1:6 reproduction with a 2ft minimum focus, though minimum focus at other lengths is about 4.5ft. Build is reasonably sized with moderate heft. It is not particularly fast but suits budget-conscious photographers seeking a compact all-in-one zoom, especially those who value the macro capability.