It is quite good but is not as well coated as the later vivitar 1002. Vivitar 70210 is one of many lenses that we use for macro, and gives a 1. These lenses are sharper and perform better at distance. Nov 26, 2009 behold the progenitor of the famous 105mm f2. Pursey, on flickr few shots taken while i have had it. 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. Thanks to the 8bladed aperture, the subjects located outside the depth of field are shown with very smooth features.
Any of the autofocus series 1 lenses should be avoided, as should any of the ones that have maximum apertures of f4. Save on vivitar macroclose up camera lens trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Wide angle macro close up semi fisheye lens for d3400 d3200 d3300 d40 52mm 55mm. I would recommend avoiding the first generation of autofocus macro lenses. You may also recognize this lens as the vivitar series 1 105mm f2. I do not remember which one was tested, but its photodo score was not as high as the pentax 100mm f version, although still quite high even for a macro lens. 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. According to this blog this renowned lens can be found in the following guises.
I previously was using an md mount via an opticless adapter. This lens have a pushpull mode for change a focal length. Bought i have a chance to pick this one up, at a reasonable price, in my local area, which is pretty rare, taking into account how bloated the prices are on this kind of items over here twice as much in many cases, plus, the serial starts with 22, kiron made. The lens covers the most popular focal length from wideangle to telephoto. This series 1 version is not to be confused with the non series, kominemade vivitar 90mm f2. It is not the same optical formula, nor was it manufactured by the same company. Among other innovations, it is notable as the first macro focusing zoom lens. The vivitar 70210mm series 1 is the classic of classics of thirdparty lenses. Built to last and as sharp or sharper than my 43mm 1. However, you cant make a 90mm lens be a 105mm lens. Sony a6000 plus a bunch of lenses sony a7ii plus loads of glass fuji x20.
The 28 mm focal length is most likely covered if you have the kit lens. So this lens has a legendary status, is it well deserved. Orders placed during the passover holiday wed 48 after 10. It looks like a pretty well built lens, i have never heard any negative feedback about this lens, i was so happy when i got it. Cy contaxyashica, canon fd, fdn, konica ar, m42, nikon f fx, dx, olympus om, pentax k, minolta sr md, mc 3. Dont ask me why, but it does set them apart from the crowd a bit. That model vivitar is the series1 from the early 90s, it is actually considered a cult lens and has quite a reputation. Dine 105mm, and this vivitar lens in nikon f ai mount. The lens starts with serial number 37x, which means it was made by tokina. The lens comes boxed with its original case and i am looking for.
Nov, 2011 tamron has produced a series of 90mm macro lenses over the years. Overall, its much better than the vivitar series1 281052. What are the best and worst of vivitar and series 1 lenses. In the 90105mm range their widest aperture ranges from f2 to f4 and. I now have a nikon d90 can i get a mount to be able me to use this lens on my d90. The filter threads are 58mm, and the lens is a 8 element in 6 group design, with fixed elements at the rear. Apocryphal data suggests this version was made by kino precision kiron in december, 1978. Checking a vivitar series 1 105mm f2 5 macro lens youtube. Customs services and international tracking provided. It was the first vivitar series 1 lens and was considered revolutionary for its time.
Ive produced some amazing images using the lens but on the yashica p108 manual camera. The more useful 28mm at the wide end makes it a tough choice between this lens and the canon 351053. Since 2008, the vivitar name serves as sakar internationals house brand for digital imaging, optics, mobile accessories, and audio products. A very good performing lens, quite a lot better than the nikkor 2004. Ive used this manual focus lens on pentax k01, k3, kr, and k 1. Its supposed to be the same lens as the famous kiron 105mm f2. It has a versatile zoom has macro capability for a magnification of 1. Canon fd, fdn, m42, nikon f fx, dx, olympus om, pentax k, minolta sr md, mc 4. Just curious if anyone here have this lens, and if you do would you mind sharing the photos taken with this lens. Like many vivitar lenses, it was made for vivitar by fourth parties, and its design varied over the years.
Feb 09, 2018 checking a vivitar series 1 105mm f2 5 macro lens. Buy and sell used vivitar camera lenses at keh camera. This versatile zoom has macro capability for a magnification of 1. Vivitar 70210 series 1 macro zoom lenses mark roberts. Because of its fast aperture, this lens also excels in lower light conditions. 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. Both f32 f stops i know a ridiculous fstop for a small format camera are the same shade of green. I find the kiron to be among the best lenses ever made. I have tried the nikkor 105mm af and the nikkor 60mm af micro lenses and this inexpensive manual focus kiron. Zoom lenses typically have a maximum relative aperture minimum fnumber of f2. Save up to 40% off retail price and get a 180day warranty.
Vivitar series 1 customs services and international tracking provided. I prefer manual focus macro lenses so the lack of a focus motor is a plus for me. Thankfully, the vivitar 70210mm makes it easy to explore a very healthy range of telephoto focal lengths without compromising on image quality or lens. I think the 100 fa have about the same score as the vivitar series 1 kiron 105mm f2. The older vivitar series one lens photography forums. These lenses arent typically used for available light shooting so a difference between f2.
As i search this forum for this lens, i found none. Variants 1 5 left to right of the vivitar series 1 70210 macro zoom. Designed specially for shooting closeups of small subjects but can be also used in other genres of photography, not necessarily requiring. While many manufacturers have chosen to produces their midrange macro lenses in the 100 105mm range, tamron has always stuck with the slightly shorter 90mm focal length. It belongs to vivitar s legendary series 1 of for the time ultra fast zoom and primes lenses. Vivitar macroclose up camera lens for nikon for sale ebay. Vivitar corporation was a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of photographic and optical equipment originally based in santa monica, california. Home pentax user forum classified adverts forum vivitar series 1 105mm f2. But now is really quite difficult to have a sharp focus manually. This value is also known as the lens speed, as it affects the exposure time. I have tried the nikkor 105mm af and the nikkor 60mm af micro lenses and this inexpensive manual focus kiron micro lens is the easiest of the trio and produces results as good as or better than either of the prev. I have a vivitar series 1, that was a pretty good lens, vivitar s top of the line back in the days. The optical scheme comprises 6 elements in 6 groups. Home classifieds astromart classifieds camera lenses vivitar series 1 kiron 105mm f2.