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Vivitar MF 70-210 3.5 Series 1
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 1:41 am    Post subject: Vivitar MF 70-210 3.5 Series 1 Reply with quote
Hi,

I was wandering on the fleaBay when this lens crossed my way : Click here to see on Ebay

Got the serial number, begins with 37 : it's Tokina build; a quick google search and got that :

http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00Dnzq

Russ Butner wrote:
Regarding Viv S-1 glass. There are numerous ( 8 ) Series 1, 70-210 lenses. [...]
The second edition (my personal favorite) was built by Tokina, per, Vivitars specs. It too, is a fixed 3.5 aperture, but smaller, lighter and sharper. (62mm filter size). I really like it because of the fixed 3.5 aperture which is nice for focusing in dim light and long range flash work. However, not a true macro, 1:4 life size. However, it deliver's extremely good results![...]
Personally, I recommend the second or third edition of the line. I have and use all three of the first editions, and can highly recommend any one of them. Superb optics and construction.


Just enought time to place a last second bid, and voil? ! So if all is Ok, I got the 2nd serie of this lens...

Last edited by Flor27 on Mon Oct 22, 2007 2:02 am; edited 1 time in total


PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 1:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Also, a nice small article about this lens :

http://www.robertstech.com/vivitar.htm


PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 1:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/japenese/vivitar/vivitar_series_1_70_210mm_f3_5/
I have first version made by Kiron.


PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 11:55 am    Post subject: Re: Vivitar MF 70-210 3.5 Series 1 Reply with quote
Flor27 wrote:
Hi,

I was wandering on the fleaBay when this lens crossed my way : Click here to see on Ebay

...


I think it is a Konica mount . I say a K Pentax one going (same, second version) with ~28 GBP without shipping.


PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think so this is Konica mount, Konica AR.


PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Taht will be a test for me to mount it on my EOS Embarassed


PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Anyway, the first verion (made ny Kiron) here, gone in 30 minutes :

Click here to see on Ebay


PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You can't mount fine on your EOS it will be usable only for close focus pictures.


PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
You can't mount fine on your EOS it will be usable only for close focus pictures.


I think the optical formula is the same for all mounts of this version, so it's just a mechanical problem.

For sure, to get the infinity focus available at the EOS register, I will have to grind some parts or remove some to replace by other, challenging but not impossible untill I haven't got a try ...


PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Register distance is much shorter than EOS, this lens was designed for ~40mm film distance. To much work to make it right or impossible in my opinion.
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