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SonicScot
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 Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:46 pm Post subject: Vivitar 70-210 3.5 Kiron version |
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SonicScot wrote:
My sexy blonde postie delivered this to me this morning, it was a cheap purchase from ebay. The seller claimed to have owned it from new and looked after it, so it wasn't a surprise to find it is immaculate.
I took it to my favourite testing ground, the local castle, and I have to say I'm impressed.
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#5
The only adapter I have doesn't record aperture so I can't say for sure what was used but the birds were shot at 5.6
It's obviously very versatile (which is why I bought it) and with my Raynox adapter I can reach a magnification of 2:1 with a working distance of 11cm.
I'm very happy 
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Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
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Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
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Hexaddict
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| Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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Hexaddict wrote:
#1 is ... wow...
And as usual the flying birds. Manual focus with such a quality, in these conditions, is incredible..
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WolverineX
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| Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:39 pm Post subject: Re: Vivitar 70-210 3.5 Kiron version |
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WolverineX wrote:
| SonicScot wrote: |
| My sexy blonde postie delivered this to me this morning |
forget about the lens , show us her
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hoanpham
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| Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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hoanpham wrote:
Beautiful.
The close ups are awesome. |
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Lloydy
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| Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
It is class glass, there's no getting away from that. 
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Ghost2501
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| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 4:23 am Post subject: |
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Ghost2501 wrote:
I think that I will not hesitate anymore.
Local seller on eBay put his copy for the third time (price starts @ 45 €). Only thing that bothers me is that I have to buy another adapter for my Nex (Canon FD to NEX). I think that will push me to buy some more lenses again...
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martinsmith99
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| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:00 am Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
Well done on the bird shots.
Having owned both the Kiron & Komine versions of this lens, I can say that the Komine, from my experience, is just a little bit better (and smaller).
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Minolfan
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| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:55 am Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
| Hexaddict wrote: |
#1 is ... wow...
And as usual the flying birds. Manual focus with such a quality, in these conditions, is incredible.. |
I second that.
| WolverineX wrote: |
SonicScot wrote:
My sexy blonde postie delivered this to me this morning
forget about the lens , show us her |
And I second that too   |
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noddywithoutbigears
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| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:21 am Post subject: |
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noddywithoutbigears wrote:
Superb that's all I can say, mind you I do believe the photographer has a lot to do with bringing out the best in this lens.
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pdccameras
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| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 11:22 am Post subject: |
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pdccameras wrote:
| noddywithoutbigears wrote: |
| Superb that's all I can say, mind you I do believe the photographer has a lot to do with bringing out the best in this lens. |
+1 +1
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woodrim
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| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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woodrim wrote:
#4 - Nice bird in flight shot...
#5 - Okay, now I'm impressed. That's a great BIF shot. Getting one like this with a MF lens is quite challenging.
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SonicScot
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| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
I don't know how to multi-quote
@ Hexaddict
Thank you.
@ WolverineX
unlikely, she's normally been and gone by the time I get up 
@ Minolfan
Thanks, see the answer above
@ hoanpham
Thank you
@ Lloydy
Better than I had hoped for
@ Ghost2501
Go on! It's worth it 
@ martinsmith99
Thanks. I debated which version to get but after reading a ton of reviews/opinions online I didn't think there'd be a noticeable difference between them. So I bought the one that looked like it had been cherished by it's owner.
@ Omar
Thanks
@ noddywithoutbigears
Thank you, much appreciated
@ pdccameras
Thank you
@ woodrim
Thank you very much. My brain was muddled by the fact I was holding a zoom, I couldn't decide which FL to use so tried them all next time I'll settle on one FL and stick to it.
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Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gazsus/ Website http://garianphotography.co.uk/ |
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pich900
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| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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pich900 wrote:
Great serie, # 4 & 5 are realy great 
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SonicScot
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| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
| pich900 wrote: |
| Great serie, # 4 & 5 are realy great |
Thank you.
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Gary
Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gazsus/ Website http://garianphotography.co.uk/ |
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SonicScot
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SonicScot wrote:
This is the lens on my 7D, with my 'new' Velbon flash bracket. I have an identical flash bracket due to arrive any day, I'm hoping the two together will work well for macro shots. 
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Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gazsus/ Website http://garianphotography.co.uk/ |
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martinsmith99
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 6:14 am Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
Lose the Tupperware.  Unless it's for indoor use and low ceilings.
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SonicScot
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 6:47 am Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
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| Lose the Tupperware. Unless it's for indoor use and low ceilings. |
It came with the flash and if I take it off I'll lose it I have used it indoor and it wasn't too bad but I consider it as protection more than anything. I've ordered a couple of those mini 'softboxes' to see what they're like instead.
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Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gazsus/ Website http://garianphotography.co.uk/ |
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pich900
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 6:53 am Post subject: |
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pich900 wrote:
Good idea for the flash bracket and beautiful orange coating from this lens ....
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SonicScot
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 6:59 am Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
| pich900 wrote: |
| Good idea for the flash bracket and beautiful orange coating from this lens .... |
Thanks.
The idea is to make a steel bracket to fit under the camera which the two Velbon brackets can attach to. The two brackets should be free to swivel whatever direction I need. Two Yongnuo flashes, (one) wirelessly triggered by the 7D, no cables to get in the way.
I'm thinking this could be used for portraits too...well, maybe  
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Gary
Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gazsus/ Website http://garianphotography.co.uk/ |
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Minolfan
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:51 am Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
| pich900 wrote: |
| Good idea for the flash bracket and beautiful orange coating from this lens .... |
The honour for the nice orange reflection is for the photographer! Well done SonicScot.
The coating of the lens isn't orange at all . At least not on mine.
I have two of these (MD since they first came out and a M42, purchased nearly 5 years ago for my DSLR). |
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