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Vivitar 28mm f2 close focus Komine.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 12:09 pm    Post subject: Vivitar 28mm f2 close focus Komine. Reply with quote

We have had snow since end September, a few of last summer shots.






PostPosted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 12:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 12:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Many thanks Klaus...


PostPosted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 12:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I haven't used this lens much yet but close focus bokeh can get pretty wonky:
Berry Bokeh by The lens profile, on Flickr

I also found it doesn't handle flare very well stopped down with bright light in front of the lens. I get a big orange hexagon.


PostPosted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 2:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It does have a high learning curve and a hood may help you....


PostPosted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can't use much of a hood on full frame


PostPosted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had used two copies of this lens. Both copy flare easily. The F2.8 version have much better flare resistant IMHO.


PostPosted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is such a nice 28mm lens. I sold both my Nikon 28/2 AIS and my Vivitar 28/1.9 in favour of this one. Plenty sharp, and the close focusing ability is gravy.


D1N0 wrote:
Can't use much of a hood on full frame

If you use a hood that's not very deep (i.e., those better suited for wide angle lenses), you should be able to use this lens on full frame without problems.