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Orio
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
Warning about trying is an excellent advice in any case. _________________ Orio, Administrator
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Hatch
Joined: 19 Feb 2012 Posts: 30 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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Hatch wrote:
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 |
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woodrim
Joined: 14 Jan 2010 Posts: 4060 Location: Charleston
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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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woodrim wrote:
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
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Tedat
Joined: 08 Nov 2011 Posts: 800 Location: Berlin/Germany
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Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:27 am Post subject: |
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Tedat wrote:
woodrim wrote: |
Series 1 90/2.5 |
this lens alone should be reason enough to buy a NEX _________________ Regards
Jan
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Contax T*: Distagon 4/18, Distagon 2/28, Distagon 1.4/35, PC-Distagon 2.8/35, Planar 1.4/50, Planar 1.4/85, Planar 2/100, Planar 2/135, S-Planar 2.8/60, Tessar 2.8/45, Mirotar 8/500, Vario Sonnar 3.4/35-70, Vario Sonnar 4.5-5.6/100-300
Carl Zeiss for Rollei QBM: F-Distagon 2.8/16 HFT, Distagon 2.8/25, Planar 1.4/50 HFT, Sonnar 2.8/85
Konica Hexanon AR: 2.8/21, 1.2/57
Other: Minolta F2.8 [T4.5] 135mm STF, Meopta Meostigmat 1.4/70, Tokina AT-X 2.5/90.. and lots of early M42 Yashinon, Rikenon and Mamiya lenses |
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woodrim
Joined: 14 Jan 2010 Posts: 4060 Location: Charleston
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Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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woodrim wrote:
Tedat wrote: |
woodrim wrote: |
Series 1 90/2.5 |
this lens alone should be reason enough to buy a NEX |
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. _________________ Regards,
Woodrim |
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Excellent macro shots. Is there much copy variation with the 90mm? I might be tempted to try one despite my prior horrific Vivitar experiences. _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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woodrim
Joined: 14 Jan 2010 Posts: 4060 Location: Charleston
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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:10 am Post subject: |
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woodrim wrote:
Ian: I don't think this lens would perform well for you. And it's expensive. _________________ Regards,
Woodrim |
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Tedat
Joined: 08 Nov 2011 Posts: 800 Location: Berlin/Germany
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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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Tedat wrote:
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 _________________ Regards
Jan
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Sony A7RM2
Contax T*: Distagon 4/18, Distagon 2/28, Distagon 1.4/35, PC-Distagon 2.8/35, Planar 1.4/50, Planar 1.4/85, Planar 2/100, Planar 2/135, S-Planar 2.8/60, Tessar 2.8/45, Mirotar 8/500, Vario Sonnar 3.4/35-70, Vario Sonnar 4.5-5.6/100-300
Carl Zeiss for Rollei QBM: F-Distagon 2.8/16 HFT, Distagon 2.8/25, Planar 1.4/50 HFT, Sonnar 2.8/85
Konica Hexanon AR: 2.8/21, 1.2/57
Other: Minolta F2.8 [T4.5] 135mm STF, Meopta Meostigmat 1.4/70, Tokina AT-X 2.5/90.. and lots of early M42 Yashinon, Rikenon and Mamiya lenses |
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
woodrim wrote: |
Ian: I don't think this lens would perform well for you. And it's expensive. |
Why do you think that? _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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