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Viv S1 35-85/2.8 nikon F or AI?
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 6:16 pm    Post subject: Viv S1 35-85/2.8 nikon F or AI? Reply with quote

Hi guys. We know this lens was sold with the Nikon F mount. My question is has it ever been sold with the AI mount? Thanks a lot.


PostPosted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't have a lot of knowledge about the ai variation mount, having said that this one here looks to have it. The ai mount was released in 1977, this lens seems to be from 1978.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/174578162448?epid=111117657&hash=item28a5ab5b10:g:SV4AAOSw~BxhK33a

Pity that one is pretty expensive. If you keep lurking you should find one eventually for a decent price.


PostPosted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 11:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It was available in pre-Ai and Ai mount. Mine is pre-Ai, got it at a low price. The Ai versions are more expensive, and I use it with a Nikon Df.


PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 2:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some of the pre-a/i vivitars will mount on Nikon DSLR's.
My series 1 first variant 80-210 with the macro wings will, with the camera going completely dumb.
Still works with stop-down metering...

Don't know about the lens in question- never tried one.

-D.S.


PostPosted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 5:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks guys. So it was indeed available in AI mount.