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Arlon
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 Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:36 am Post subject: another cheap lens |
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Arlon wrote:
Another one of those highly under rated lenses.
Vivitar 75-205mm F3.8 Close Focus N/AI (made by Kiron)
Click pictures for larger version
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luisalegria
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| Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:25 am Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
A surprisingly good lens, I have one in M42.
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fernanrl
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| Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:19 am Post subject: |
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fernanrl wrote:
Hi,
I bought myself yesterday a Vivitar as well...but this is the 85-205 3,8. I wonder how difference they can be (maybe it is a very stupid question, I know). Please, if you know, tell me.
Kindest regards,
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Arlon
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| Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:12 am Post subject: |
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Arlon wrote:
With vivitar lenses, it really depends on who made them. I have a few that look really nice but optically are just poor performers. Most of the vivitars I've found worth keeping where made by either Tokina or Kiron.
The first two digits of the serial number will tell you made the lens.
look here http://www.cameraquest.com/VivLensManuf.htm
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D800E, D700, D90, D50, F2, D100 (IR converted)
Stolen: D200 , D70 (IR converted)
Big box of MF lenses from 15mm to 600mm..
Favorites are the micro nikkors (55mm, 105mm and 200mm). |
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fernanrl
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fernanrl wrote:
Hi,
Thanks a lot. I will have a look at soon as I make it at home (25 minutes and counting to leave the office)...I printed the link you sent me and I can´t wait to got home 
Yours is Kiron...which maker should I pray my Vivitar to be? Which one are the "good" ones?
Cheers,
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Arlon
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Arlon wrote:
I think the Kiron, Komine and Tokina are some of the best. I haven't had the opportunity to try many of the others. I bid cheap on them on ebay all the time but only win from time to time..
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Stolen: D200 , D70 (IR converted)
Big box of MF lenses from 15mm to 600mm..
Favorites are the micro nikkors (55mm, 105mm and 200mm). |
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fernanrl
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fernanrl wrote:
...and the lucky number is...22 (Kiron) followed by a 4 (which could be 1984 or 1994? and then 48 (week)...so that means I have a good lens then????
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Arlon
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| Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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Arlon wrote:
I don't think you'll be disappointed. I haven't had a bad Kiron/Vivitar yet.
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D800E, D700, D90, D50, F2, D100 (IR converted)
Stolen: D200 , D70 (IR converted)
Big box of MF lenses from 15mm to 600mm..
Favorites are the micro nikkors (55mm, 105mm and 200mm). |
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Arlon
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Arlon wrote:
Great examples!
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Stolen: D200 , D70 (IR converted)
Big box of MF lenses from 15mm to 600mm..
Favorites are the micro nikkors (55mm, 105mm and 200mm). |
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