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Vivitar Series 1 in comparison
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Warning about trying is an excellent advice in any case.


PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 6:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't know if it's been mentioned yet but the series 1 started out as Vivitar's topend series and they had some exceptional lenses.
They had a good thing going but blew it when they tried to cash in on that reputation when they released a lot of sub par lenses under the series 1 nomer and quality control went overboard.

Mine is a Q-DOS type.
All pictures I shot with it were out of focus.
I had some trouble focussing on the NEX 5 rear screen.

Now that I have a NEX 7 I'll try again.

Having seen these results from Atilla I'm looking forward to giving it a go.

http://forum.mflenses.com/vivitar-series-1-70-210mm-f28-f4-qdos-rare-3d-lens-t43011.html


PostPosted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Really wish I could use this for other than close up, but is not to be until I purchase a NEX. Nevertheless, I took it out into the yard for some close up fun. Series 1 90/2.5









PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

woodrim wrote:
Series 1 90/2.5


this lens alone should be reason enough to buy a NEX Laughing


PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tedat wrote:
woodrim wrote:
Series 1 90/2.5


this lens alone should be reason enough to buy a NEX Laughing


And it is. This lens is the single biggest reason for wanting a NEX, followed by my old Rokkor lenses and a couple of Konicas. This lens receives relatively little attention when folks discuss lenses in the 85mm range. While it is labeled as a 90mm, it is actually 87mm from what I've read. It typically runs more expensive than many of its peers, but less than the highly touted German 85mm glass. A little faster than some, and slower than others, but I look forward to making some comparisons to my other lenses in the range, especially the Hexanon 85/1.8 which is also awaiting a NEX. I expect its sharpness and bokeh to compare favorably.


PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Excellent macro shots. Is there much copy variation with the 90mm? I might be tempted to try one despite my prior horrific Vivitar experiences.


PostPosted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ian: I don't think this lens would perform well for you. And it's expensive.


PostPosted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

woodrim wrote:
I look forward to making some comparisons to my other lenses in the range, especially the Hexanon 85/1.8 which is also awaiting a NEX. I expect its sharpness and bokeh to compare favorably.


I really like my 1.8/85 Hexanon, but use it very seldom. The Vivitar/Tokina 2.5/90 makes more fun on the NEX, using it with fokus peaking is much more joy.. it's like "click.. perfect focus!"

And the bokeh is just wonderful Smile


PostPosted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

woodrim wrote:
Ian: I don't think this lens would perform well for you. And it's expensive.


Why do you think that?