Vivitar series 1 macro focusing 28

That lense is light weight, great very close macro focusing, good contrast, small. Vivitar 70210 series 1 macro zoom lenses mark roberts. Apocryphal data suggests this version was made by kino precision kiron in december, 1978. Vivitar manual focus lenses 2890mm focal for sale ebay. A shutter speed of 1 2000 sec in 75 mm of 28 210 vivitar zoom solidified the water column efficiently. This lens is notorious for oil leaking on the blades.

I prefer manual focus macro lenses so the lack of a focus motor is a plus for me. Vivitar 28 90mm macro focusing lens for minolta md mount as is. Some outside shots using canon t2i and vivitar 28 90mm. Vivitar series 1 67mm 28 105mm macro focusing zoom camera lens in original case. Item may have cosmetic flaws including, but not limited to what is mentioned above. Vivitar 285hv highvoltage zoom thyristor shoe mount flash mint, never used. You have to turn the focus ring to match up the words macro, click a button near the aperture ring, turn it til it clicks, then you dont have the ability to.

After the five versions shown here, vivitar sold some really poor lenses under the series 1 label, which all but destroyed the prestige of the brand. I would recommend avoiding the first generation of autofocus macro lenses. Using a piece of her jewelry as my subject, i grabbed my kiron 105mm f 2. Get the best deals on vivitar zoom camera lenses 28 200mm focal when you shop the largest online selection at. This is in very good condition with no obvious issues please contact with any questions sales tax in. May 17, 2014 after completing the job, the day was simply too gorgeous to go inside and i began tinkering montage to the day pictured above. Vivitar s series 1 28 300mm af zoom lens is made to work with your canon autofocus singlelens reflex camera. It has a couple of very light scuff marks on the barrels exterior. At the focal length of 28 mm it enables you to take 1. The product offer was comprehensive, ranging from the ultra wideangle prime to the super telephoto zoom.

Variants 1 5 left to right of the vivitar series 1 70210 macro zoom. Vivitar corporation was a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of photographic and optical equipment originally based in santa monica, california. This classic komine made original series 1 is often referred to as the stovepipe because of its di. The more useful 28mm at the wide end makes it a tough choice between this lens and the canon 351053. Overall, its much better than the vivitar series1 28105 2. Vivitar is an american distributor of photographic equipment. In the 1980s, vivitar came up with their series 1 28 90 2. What are the best and worst of vivitar and series 1 lenses. In common with most manual focus lenses from the 1970s and 1980s, the vivitar. Save vivitar series 1 105mm to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The xt4 brings image stabilization and a larger battery to the xt series, but dig a bit deeper and youll find a host of improvements and tweaks. One thing to be aware of is that this lens is known to suffer from sticky aperture oily iris blades. Jul 08, 2019 after reading your praise for the vivitar series 1 i decided to look into some of my old gear dating back to mid 70s as i knew i had som visitor leses laying around quite forgotten til now. This is the third generation made by komina and branded for vivitar.

Find great deals on ebay for vivitar series 1 and vivitar series 1 70210mm. The aperture range means that this lens is also very capable of producing. Focus peaking doesnt quite lock in on xt20 with adapter. The lens is based on a pushpull principle focal length is changed by pushing or pulling the focusing ring, the lens length is changing at the same time. Ive read that this lens can be sharper than yours but im not positive on that. Deciphering vivitar serial numbers this coding system is for all vivitar series 1 lenses, not just the 70210, but. Vivitar calls this the vivitar series 1 70210mm f3. It is commonly referred to as the stovepie because of its long profile with wide front end. Jun 30, 2011 i also have an old beatup 3585mm series 1 varifocal that is just a honey.

Out of the 6 90mm to 105mm vintage macro lenses ive tested, it is the sharpest. Vivitar zoom camera lenses 2890mm focal for sale ebay. Canon fd mount vivitar series 1 vmc macro focus 2890mm 1. I like it as much as either of the 70210 series 1 s that ive had versions 2 and 3. Aug 16, 2009 in a low light situation where you are shooting at the long end you get a higher shutter speed. Performs smooth and easy, free of haze or fungus, bottom cap included only. The closest focusing distance at 28mm is only about 5. But the very best vivitar series 1 lens i have ever owned, maybe the best lens i ever owned period, was the series 1 90180mm medical macro lens. Vivitar series 1 customs services and international tracking provided. Find great deals on ebay for vivitar series 1 105mm. The front filter thread is 67mm, and does not rotate while focusing zooming. Vivitar rl edition lens 28 5mm macro focusing zoom camera f3.

I think the vivitar 2890mm maybe a little sharper than the 28105mm i like the latter because it has a longer reach and a. The photograph was taken on 12031999 on kodak goldultra 400 asa film. The company sold its lenses at a price that was substantially below the sticker of original equipment manufacturers, such as canon, nikon, or olympus. Details about vivitar series 1 macro focusing 28 90mm 1. I also have an old beatup 3585mm series 1 varifocal that is just a honey. It belongs to vivitars legendary series 1 of for the time ultra fast zoom and primes lenses. It is for use with minolta md mount cameras and adapters. This lens was not part of the original series 1 family as released in the 1970s, nor was it part of the series 1 family when the john c.

Any of the autofocus series 1 lenses should be avoided, as should any of the ones that have maximum apertures of f4. It belongs to vivitar s legendary series 1 of for the time ultra fast zoom and primes lenses. Vivitar came out with series 1 line of lenses in 1975 that was designed to compete with any highend lens on the market. Relatively light, the lens doesnt need an extension tube to reach 1. Vivitar rl edition lens 285mm macro focusing zoom camera f. Necropolis canon 550d macro with vivitar series 1 28 90mm. In common with many older pushpull zoom lenses the lens creeps when its held pointing up or down on the camera because of the weight. Hard to be sure you have the rigth version of the series 1 28 105mm lens. The older vivitar series one lens photography forums. Lot of vintage vivitar, telezoom 90230mm lens, 3x teleconverter lens, 180 fla. Vivitar was an american distributor of photographic equipment from 19382008.

Customs services and international tracking provided. There are at least five known versions from different manufacturers all sold under the vivitar brand. Find great deals on ebay for vivitar series 1 lenses. Overall, its much better than the vivitar series1 28 105 2. Sep 06, 2010 some outside shots using canon t2i and vivitar 28 90mm. Get the best deals on vivitar series 1 when you shop the largest online selection at. If you need a zoom lens which offers excellent performance in the closeup macro range you can look for the vivitar 90180mm f4. Here we have a vintage vivitarl rl edition macro focusing zoom lens 28 5mm 1. On a dx camera, it gives angles of view similar to what a 105315mm lens would give on an fx or 35mm film camera. View and download vivitar series 1 service manual online. Automatic fixed mount lens 48 pages camera lens vivitar 35mmn instruction manual.

Vivitar had contracts with different companies for their series 1 line lenses. Vivitars, and especially this lens, are notorious for problems with the aperture. The vivitar 70210mm series 1 is the classic of classics of thirdparty lenses. Vivitar is best known for its catalog of manual focus lenses. In common with most manual focus lenses from the 1970s and 1980s, the vivitar is relatively slim, presumably. View and download vivitar series 1 lens 70210mm f 3. Mf lens for canon at the best online prices at ebay. Taken from mark roberts website, heres how you can decipher your serial number. I dont usually care for zooms but this one is actually really good with some awesome macro capabilities at 28mm. Necropolis canon 550d macro with vivitar series 1 28. Vivitar zoom camera lenses 28200mm focal for sale ebay. A lens with better closeup focusing capabilities in comparison with traditional lenses. Like many vivitar lenses, it was made for vivitar by fourth parties, and its design varied over the years.