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tbrand
Joined: 09 Jul 2010 Posts: 11 Location: Viersen/Germany
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:17 pm Post subject: Got my Vivitar Series 1 today... |
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tbrand wrote:
Today in the Morning, the Postman brought this fine Lens to me. Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm, f 3,5 (Kiron Version) Got for 10,- GBP at eBay UK and it's really in mint Condition. Clear Lenses, no Scratches or something. Just fine. Front- and Rearcap and a Lenscase was also included
I've had to go to Work then but I've done a few Test Shots and I have to say: I'm impressed. For this Price it´s a fine Lens. A Bargain.
The first two Shots..
@70mm
@210mm
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RioRico
Joined: 12 Mar 2010 Posts: 1120 Location: California or Guatemala or somewhere
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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RioRico wrote:
The low prices for these classic Series 1 Version 1 zooms just astound me. Mine (same version, 880g) was only US$32 (including shipping). I'll admit that I'm more likely to carry a Takumar-A 70-200/4 (660g), or Sears-Ricoh 70-210/4 (650g) or 80-200/4 (560g), all US$9 each, because of weight. But that Viv has a crispness that's hard to beat, especially at such rock-bottom cost. _________________ Too many film+digi cams+lenses, oh my -- Pentax K20D, K-1000, M42s, more
The simple truth is this: There are no neutral photographs. --F-Stop Fitzgerald |
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walter g
Joined: 20 Feb 2010 Posts: 2463 Location: NC, USA
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 11:25 pm Post subject: |
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walter g wrote:
I tend to use my JC Penney 80-200. It only weighs 528 grams, and on my Minolta X370 it feels just right.
But I do plan on picking up one of these Series1 Kiron made ViV. zooms while they are this cheap. _________________
Main cameras
Panasonic G5,Nikon J1,Pentax Q10,Sony Nex 6
Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
Various Soligor,Sun,Fujita,Komura,Spitatone, etc. Lenses
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revers
Joined: 13 May 2010 Posts: 574 Location: In the country just north of Toronto Canada
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Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 12:50 am Post subject: |
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revers wrote:
You guys are making me feel I paid too much for my version 2 Tokina 710 gm model; fifty something $ if I remember correctly.
Like RioRico I am more apt to mount the Sears 80-200 for the lighter weight. _________________ Ron
Olympus OM-D E-M5, 14-42 & 45/1.8.
Panasonic G1, GF1, 14-45, 45-200 & various legacy lenses.
Canon S5, Sony 1.7 Tele-converter & Raynox DCR 150 Macro converter. |
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tbrand
Joined: 09 Jul 2010 Posts: 11 Location: Viersen/Germany
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Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 4:15 am Post subject: |
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tbrand wrote:
You Guys are right. The Vivitar is no "Lightweight". Nothing to have in your Bag with you everytime.
Whatever, I like the Lens and my Purchase.
Otherwise I would like to know some Recommendations for lighter and good Tele Zooms with OM Mount to put on my E-520.
Any Ideas? Thanks. |
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Big Dawg
Joined: 28 Jan 2009 Posts: 2530 Location: Thach Alabama
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Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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Big Dawg wrote:
The Tokina version (Type 2 series 1 70-210) is quite a bit lighter but has less macro capability. The characteristics are the same between the version 1 (Kiron) and the version 2 (Tokina) except for the weight and less macro capability. The Tokina version is a little harder to find and will cost just a tad more. Paid 50 dollars US for my group 2 lens and 32 dollars US for my Group 1. The group 3 A lens will cost around 100+ in US dollars. The OM mount ones are not as available as the PK and C/FD and M/MD mount ones. I love them all and use them interchangeably. _________________ Big Dawg |
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Chris Watson
Joined: 12 Apr 2010 Posts: 168 Location: Fort Worth
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Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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Chris Watson wrote:
That's a great lens and a fantastic bargain. I have the Kiron and Tokina versions and the Tokina version is worth getting if you want a "compact" version of the lens. Nice pics btw. I think even with the weight issues, I think the optics are well worth it. _________________ Chris Watson
Watson Videography
www.dallasweddingfilms.com
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tbrand
Joined: 09 Jul 2010 Posts: 11 Location: Viersen/Germany
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Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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tbrand wrote:
Here is another Shot of the Roof you´ve seen above at 70 + 210mm. Now I´ve added the Vivitar Macro-Teleconverter x2 and now you see the Roof
@420mm (free Hand)
I guess you can see, that the Image Quality is getting less, but it´s good enough for such a Bargain Lens with added Converter. I´ve seen much newer Lenses with crapier Image Quality at 420mm. |
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