Vivitar 28-85mm f4 - 5 MC Macro

[jmkmva]

Recently acquired this lens in a lot of Minolta SR mount “as is” lenses. I have repaired the Minolta MC 135mm f2.8 which had a jammed aperture and am working on an MC 55mm f1.7.

This Vivitar came in the lot. It is the first Vivitar that I have ever owned or used, and I have been photographing for decades. I have seen a Miranda (post AIC) brand version of this lens, but otherwise I cannot find any information about it. The variable open aperture is 4.0 - 5.0. Any ideas?

I intend to donate it to a local group who provide middle and high school age children lenses to photograph if it has photographic value. Alternatively, on to Goodwill or such.

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[Pancolart]

It's Cosina made also sold as Jenazoom: http://lens-club.ru/lenses/item/c_6959.html

[jmkmva]

Thank you, Pancolart.

My experience with the Vivitar's handling was the same as Nelson's regarding the CZJ branded version. I had limited experience with the performance but On first impression it was similar to Nelson's. I cut and pasted remarks from elsewhere on this Forum below:

Nelson

Joined: 06 Jan 2008
Posts: 613
Location: close to Paris, France

PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 11:14 am


Not really sharp, moreover wide open
not easy to use aperture ring since it is to close from zoom ring...
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