Vivitar series 1 105mm f25 macro lenses

This versatile zoom has macro capability for a magnification of 1. Nikon and canons manual focus macro offerings are not as sharp. 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. Save on vivitar macroclose up camera lens trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Because of its fast aperture, this lens also excels in lower light conditions. 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. Nov, 2011 tamron has produced a series of 90mm macro lenses over the years. What are the best and worst of vivitar and series 1 lenses. Home classifieds astromart classifieds camera lenses vivitar series 1 kiron 105mm f2. I think the 100 fa have about the same score as the vivitar series 1 kiron 105mm f2. According to this blog this renowned lens can be found in the following guises. In the 90105mm range their widest aperture ranges from f2 to f4 and. Wide angle macro close up semi fisheye lens for d3400 d3200 d3300 d40 52mm 55mm. Zoom lenses typically have a maximum relative aperture minimum fnumber of f2.

I prefer manual focus macro lenses so the lack of a focus motor is a plus for me. The optical scheme comprises 6 elements in 6 groups. Vivitar series 1 customs services and international tracking provided. Ive produced some amazing images using the lens but on the yashica p108 manual camera. Cy contaxyashica, canon fd, fdn, konica ar, m42, nikon f fx, dx, olympus om, pentax k, minolta sr md, mc 3. Jun 30, 2011 i also have an old beatup 3585mm series 1 varifocal that is just a honey. Built to last and as sharp or sharper than my 43mm 1. Variants 1 5 left to right of the vivitar series 1 70210 macro zoom.

Its supposed to be the same lens as the famous kiron 105mm f2. From vivitar lens literature macro focusing as close as 1. I have tried the nikkor 105mm af and the nikkor 60mm af micro lenses and this inexpensive manual focus kiron. The lens starts with serial number 37x, which means it was made by tokina. You may also recognize this lens as the vivitar series 1 105mm f2. 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. It was the first vivitar series 1 lens and was considered revolutionary for its time. Dont ask me why, but it does set them apart from the crowd a bit.

Save up to 40% off retail price and get a 180day warranty. Vivitar macroclose up camera lens for nikon for sale ebay. 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. Pursey, on flickr few shots taken while i have had it.

Orders placed during the passover holiday wed 48 after 10. Designed specially for shooting closeups of small subjects but can be also used in other genres of photography, not necessarily requiring. Just curious if anyone here have this lens, and if you do would you mind sharing the photos taken with this lens. Any of the autofocus series 1 lenses should be avoided, as should any of the ones that have maximum apertures of f4. The telephoto range is one that, for most casual photographers, remains uncharted territory. Since 2008, the vivitar name serves as sakar internationals house brand for digital imaging, optics, mobile accessories, and audio products.

Buy and sell used vivitar camera lenses at keh camera. I find the kiron to be among the best lenses ever made. Vivitar 70210 is one of many lenses that we use for macro, and gives a 1. The lens comes boxed with its original case and i am looking for. This series 1 version is not to be confused with the non series, kominemade vivitar 90mm f2. But now is really quite difficult to have a sharp focus manually. A very good performing lens, quite a lot better than the nikkor 2004. As i search this forum for this lens, i found none. Checking a vivitar series 1 105mm f2 5 macro lens youtube.

It is not the same optical formula, nor was it manufactured by the same company. These lenses arent typically used for available light shooting so a difference between f2. Like many vivitar lenses, it was made for vivitar by fourth parties, and its design varied over the years. 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.

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. The vivitar 70210mm series 1 is the classic of classics of thirdparty lenses. I previously was using an md mount via an opticless adapter. The lens covers the most popular focal length from wideangle to telephoto. I now have a nikon d90 can i get a mount to be able me to use this lens on my d90. 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. Vivitar 70210 series 1 macro zoom lenses mark roberts. Overall, its much better than the vivitar series1 281052. Thankfully, the vivitar 70210mm makes it easy to explore a very healthy range of telephoto focal lengths without compromising on image quality or lens.

The more useful 28mm at the wide end makes it a tough choice between this lens and the canon 351053. Dine 105mm, and this vivitar lens in nikon f ai mount. This value is also known as the lens speed, as it affects the exposure time. Among other innovations, it is notable as the first macro focusing zoom lens. Ive used this manual focus lens on pentax k01, k3, kr, and k 1. Feb 09, 2018 checking a vivitar series 1 105mm f2 5 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.

So this lens has a legendary status, is it well deserved. The filter threads are 58mm, and the lens is a 8 element in 6 group design, with fixed elements at the rear. I would recommend avoiding the first generation of autofocus macro lenses. Thanks to the 8bladed aperture, the subjects located outside the depth of field are shown with very smooth features. The older vivitar series one lens photography forums. This lens have a pushpull mode for change a focal length. Apocryphal data suggests this version was made by kino precision kiron in december, 1978. Customs services and international tracking provided. Canon fd, fdn, m42, nikon f fx, dx, olympus om, pentax k, minolta sr md, mc 4. Both f32 f stops i know a ridiculous fstop for a small format camera are the same shade of green.

It is quite good but is not as well coated as the later vivitar 1002. These lenses are sharper and perform better at distance. That model vivitar is the series1 from the early 90s, it is actually considered a cult lens and has quite a reputation. 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. However, you cant make a 90mm lens be a 105mm lens. Vivitar corporation was a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of photographic and optical equipment originally based in santa monica, california. Nov 26, 2009 behold the progenitor of the famous 105mm f2. Home pentax user forum classified adverts forum vivitar series 1 105mm f2.