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!Karen
Joined: 20 Jul 2013 Posts: 837 Location: Belgium Baby
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 4:31 pm Post subject: Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm f2.8-3.5 |
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!Karen wrote:
I don't usually care for zooms but this one is actually really good with some awesome 'macro' capabilities at 28mm!
28mm macro and wide open:
28mm macro and wide open against the sun, flare is quite obvious but I like it in this particular shot:
28mm macro stopped down slightly:
28mm macro stopped down slightly, my intention was to get some wide angle distortion when getting close:
28mm at infinity, f8:
50-ish mm, stopped down to f5.6 or something:
90mm, f9 at infinity:
90mm, closest focus possible at f4 I think:
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Lightshow
Joined: 04 Nov 2011 Posts: 3669 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
Looks quite good, what mount?
Is it most compact at the longest focal length? _________________ A Manual Focus Junky...
One photographers junk lens is an artists favorite tool.
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!Karen
Joined: 20 Jul 2013 Posts: 837 Location: Belgium Baby
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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!Karen wrote:
Minolta SR mount
Lens gets longer when approching 90mm but not so much _________________ FLICKR PHOTOSTREAM |
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frenched
Joined: 16 Feb 2013 Posts: 394 Location: MD USA
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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frenched wrote:
Nice examples. I really enjoyed this lens when I had one. Quality build, great IQ, sharpness and versatility. Just didn't like that it was vari-focal. |
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ManualFocus-G
Joined: 29 Dec 2008 Posts: 6624 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
Excellent results! Thank you for testing at the different focal lengths and settings The cow shot is brilliant! _________________ Graham - Moderator
Shooter of choice: Fujifilm X-T20 with M42, PB and C/Y lenses
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!Karen
Joined: 20 Jul 2013 Posts: 837 Location: Belgium Baby
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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!Karen wrote:
frenched wrote: |
Nice examples. I really enjoyed this lens when I had one. Quality build, great IQ, sharpness and versatility. Just didn't like that it was vari-focal. |
Vari-focal doesn't bother me, but push pull zoom is something I need to get used to. And the zoom scale is also strange, it took me a while to figure out the macro setting was on the 28mm side of the lens and that the mfd is completely different on the 90mm side. Weird design for me but maybe because I am not used to mf zooms _________________ FLICKR PHOTOSTREAM |
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!Karen
Joined: 20 Jul 2013 Posts: 837 Location: Belgium Baby
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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!Karen wrote:
Even though I also love my Minolta 35-70, this vivitar is still my favorite
for the full album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/85341661@N04/sets/72157646685982514/
All shot on a6000
wide shots at f8-f11
macro shots wide open
vivitar series 1 28-90mm (2) by K a r 3 n, on Flickr
vivitar series 1 28-90mm (4) by K a r 3 n, on Flickr
vivitar series 1 28-90mm (5) by K a r 3 n, on Flickr
vivitar series 1 28-90mm ( by K a r 3 n, on Flickr
vivitar series 1 28-90mm (13) by K a r 3 n, on Flickr
vivitar series 1 28-90mm (14) by K a r 3 n, on Flickr _________________ FLICKR PHOTOSTREAM |
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
One of the great Vivitar lenses for sure.
Beautiful IQ in yours.
Many thanks
OH |
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skida
Joined: 02 Mar 2012 Posts: 1826 Location: North East England
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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skida wrote:
The lens perform as well as the photographer. A really nice set. _________________ Lots of 35mm Film Cameras
Lots of Lenses
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frenched
Joined: 16 Feb 2013 Posts: 394 Location: MD USA
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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frenched wrote:
skida wrote: |
The lens perform as well as the photographer. A really nice set. |
+1
Ahhh, Komine. They made a great one. Now I wish I kept the one I had. |
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koen kallenberg
Joined: 04 Jul 2010 Posts: 41 Location: wageningen, the netherlands
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:36 am Post subject: |
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koen kallenberg wrote:
I really like the wide angle macro capabilities of this lens. It can give some extra impact to your subject.
Besides that it flares really easily, if you do macro photography with an off-camera flash you can create some dramatic results (black background combined with purple/orange flare)
And this lens is always in my bag when I do some concert photography because the flare hides the clutter on the stage in a very pleasant way. |
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doomed-forever
Joined: 09 Aug 2014 Posts: 239
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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doomed-forever wrote:
The Minolta MD Zoom 35-70/3.5 is really a outstanding zoom, and have had been adopted by Leica for their R-Lens Design back into it's heydays. I do own 2 copies of it. I do have some issues with a push pull zoom, need to get used to it - i prefer 2 control rings for aperture and focus, not just one ring for doing it all...
Really good shots, Karen! |
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 6:59 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
Just back from a weekend in Sydney and here are a few samples from the Viv S1 28-90.
OH
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mfkita
Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 222
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 1:40 am Post subject: |
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mfkita wrote:
I just took my first shots taken with this lens on a Nikon dSLR...and on a FULL SIZE 35mm sensor...the D610
....very impressive @ ISO 2500 JPEGS
...Nikon default settings of the D610...so SOOB...taken at BBuy with MF Vivitar Series1 28-90/2.8-3.5 to test the camera, the lens and me...
I think we have a winning combination....often we read that old lenses will perform better on DX sensors but this lens works great on the FX sensor too....
full frame and crops...
I'm VERY impressed....even at ISO 2500 the full 35mm size sensor is a great canvas....
The focus confirmation LED works well, unobtrusively, when you get used to it...
(I hope this larger size pix are okay...) _________________ I favor the simple shot...and uncomplicated technology that won't distract me from seeing it...
NIKON D610, Canon 30D/450D/s90/A570is: Canon 35/2, 50/1.8 MKI, 18-55IS, 28-105/3.5-4.5, 70-210/3.5-4.5; MF Nikkors 50/2K, 50/1.4AIS, 60/2.8 Micro, 85/1.8-K (AI'd), 135/2.8K, 135/2.8Q.C, 180/2.8ED, 200/4Q (AI-cut), 200/4AIS, 300/4.5-H (AI'd), Olympus 24/2.8, Vivitar 28/2, Vivitar S1 70-210/3.5 and S1 28-90;Tamron sp90/2.5; (and 28-85 AF nikkor), 35mm Nikon F, FM, FE2/MD12 drive |
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FotoPete
Joined: 20 Nov 2012 Posts: 126
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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FotoPete wrote:
Great photos on this thread so far! Especially of the mushroom (#14?)
This lens takes a little getting used to at first. Sold it a while back and then ended up buying it again cause I missed it so much. _________________ My Gear and Other Ramblings :: http://filmlensaddict.blogspot.ca/ |
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Big Dawg
Joined: 28 Jan 2009 Posts: 2530 Location: Thach Alabama
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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Big Dawg wrote:
All very nicely done! _________________ Big Dawg |
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:12 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
Just resurrecting this thread as this lens has been mentioned in comparisons with the Vivitar S1 35-85 - discussed recently.
There are some images back in this thread that show the lens' abilities.
Cheers
OH |
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7775 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:28 am Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
Yes....this lens is a clear winner against the S1 35-85, and possibly the S1 24-48 as well. _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:00 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
Lloydy wrote: |
Yes....this lens is a clear winner against the S1 35-85, and possibly the S1 24-48 as well. |
The S1 24-48 from Kiron/Kino is a great lens. There is another S1 24-48 that was made by Cosina I think, that was good as well but not as good as the Kiron version.
Certainly I would rate the performance of the S1 Kiron 24-48 ahead of the performance of the 35-85, even though they are totally different focal ranges.
The S1 28-90 was a great lens in its day and is still competitive today.
Here are some quick pics that I took recently with it
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kryss
Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Posts: 2169 Location: Canada
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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kryss wrote:
!Karen..very nice shots . I have the series 1 28mm-90mm also the 28mm-105mm (090 Cosina?) and the 75mm-250mm Komine.
2 shots with 28-90...
click for large.
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7775 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
I'll add these pictures from this Vivitar S1 that really does justify it's reputation of 'Classic'
_________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:24 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
Great shots all.
A couple more of mine from our recent trip:
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 7:25 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
And to show that this lens can also be a very good hiking lens, here is another taken recently.
The bird above left centre of the image is an Australian Wedgetailed Eagle. It was a long way off.
Tom
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marcusBMG
Joined: 07 Dec 2012 Posts: 1301 Location: Conwy N Wales
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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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marcusBMG wrote:
Nice scenic pic oldhand, reminds me of Joshua Tree National Park (Ca). _________________ pentax ME super (retired)
Pentax K3-ii; pentax K-S2; Samsung NX 20; Lumix G1 + adapters;
Adaptall collection (proliferating!) inc 200-500mm 31A, 300mm f2.8, 400mm f4.
Primes: takumar 55mm; smc 28mm, 50mm; kino/komine 28mm f2's, helios 58mm, Tamron Nestar 400mm, novoflex 400mm, Vivitar 135mm close focus, 105mm macro; Jupiter 11A; CZJ 135mm.
A classic zoom or two: VS1 (komine), Kiron Zoomlock... |
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Sid
Joined: 02 Nov 2017 Posts: 5 Location: Potlatch, Idaho
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Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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Sid wrote:
Question? As I understand it, the first two numbers indicate who made it, the third number being the year, and the forth and fifth being the week of the year it was produced. I'm seeing lenses with serial numbers 285xxxxxx indicating that it was produced by Komine in either 1975 or 1985, but, there's a couple of these that have a red band around the edge, while most don't. Does anyone know if that red band means anything??? _________________ Photography is the hobby that I wish was my job! |
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