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SonicScot
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 Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 4:17 am Post subject: Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 |
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SonicScot wrote:
I couldn't find this lens in the 'Best of' category, so here are some examples from it (combined with the Canon 5D Mkll).
I adore this lens, as some of you may already know, and if anyone has the chance to buy one I strongly advise that you do so.
Yes, I am bias. I'm a registered Series 1 addict..... but for good reason. 
 Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 Bokina by Garian Photography, on Flickr
 Hoverfly by Garian Photography, on Flickr
 'shroom (trumpet stylee) by Garian Photography, on Flickr
 One Gold Star by Garian Photography, on Flickr
 Goshawk by Garian Photography, on Flickr
 Japanese Anemone. (Explored) by Garian Photography, on Flickr
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Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gazsus/ Website http://garianphotography.co.uk/ |
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inombrable
Joined: 20 Mar 2012
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Location: Salamanca, Mexico
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inombrable wrote:
Excellent series by a well regarded lens !!!! |
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Nordentro
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 7:45 am Post subject: |
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Nordentro wrote:
Wow, impressive results! 
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SonicScot
Joined: 01 Dec 2011
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Location: Scottish Highlands
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:06 am Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
Thanks guys 
Here's another example of a flower, followed by a 100% crop.
One Gold Star by Garian Photography, on Flickr
 Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 (Bokina) 100% crop by Garian Photography, on Flickr
When you nail the focus with a Bokina, it stays nailed! 
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Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gazsus/ Website http://garianphotography.co.uk/ |
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PentaxK-r
Joined: 17 Aug 2014
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Location: Scottish Highlands
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| Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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PentaxK-r wrote:
#1 for me truly sharp shots ,been looking at this lens ...you've just cost me money lol |
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caledonia84
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Location: Glasgow
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caledonia84 wrote:
Wow! you may end up costing me money as well! this is exactley the kind of lens I'm after. Fantastic stuff
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M42 - Helios 44m x 2 44m-4, Helios 40 - 2, Mamiya Sekor 55mm f1.8, Super Takumar 50mm f1.4, Soligor 400mm f6.3, Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f2.4 Soligor 300mm f5.6, pancolar, 50mm f1.8, Orestor 135mm f2.8.
OM - Zuiko 50mm f1.8, Zuiko 50mm f1.4 x2
m39 - Jupiter 8 50mm f2
C/Y ML 50mm f1.4. DSB 28mm f2.8
Minolta MD - 35-70mm f3.5, Minolta 50mm f1.7 100mm f3.5.
Canon - 50mm f1.8, Elicar 90mm f2.5 macro
C Mount - Fujian 35mm f1.7
Fujica X - Porst 50mm f1.2, porst ww macro 28mm f2.8
Pentax K - Porst 50mm f1.4, Ricoh Rikenon 28mm f2.8.
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SonicScot
Joined: 01 Dec 2011
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Location: Scottish Highlands
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SonicScot wrote:
PentaxK-r and caledonia84, it's worth it
The price has risen in the last few years, sadly, but it is possible to find a bargain priced example sometimes. I got very lucky with mine, mint condition lens with an adapter still in it's original wrapping for......£70 
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Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gazsus/ Website http://garianphotography.co.uk/ |
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woodrim
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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woodrim wrote:
What? I didn't start a thread on this lens? Shame.
Nice shots. I think you are enjoying some of my favorite lenses. I haven't done any meaningful macro with this lens, but have gotten some close-ups. I'll have to add some of my favorites here too.
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kds315*
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kds315* wrote:
Very well done!!
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http://www.macrolenses.de for macro and special lens info
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/kds315/albums my albums using various lenses
http://photographyoftheinvisibleworld.blogspot.com/ my UV BLOG
http://www.travelmeetsfood.com/blog Food + Travel BLOG
https://galeriafotografia.com Architecture + Drone photography
Currently most FAV lens(es):
X80QF f3.2/80mm
Hypergon f11/26mm
ELCAN UV f5.6/52mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f4/60mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f2/62mm
Lomo Уфар-12 f2.5/41mm
Lomo Зуфар-2 f4.0/350mm
Lomo ZIKAR-1A f1.2/100mm
Nikon UV Nikkor f4.5/105mm
Zeiss UV-Sonnar f4.3/105mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f1.8/45mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f4.1/94mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f2.8/100mm
Steinheil Quarzobjektiv f1.8/50mm
Pentax Quartz Takumar f3.5/85mm
Carl Zeiss Jena UV-Objektiv f4/60mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha II f1.1/90mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha I f2.8/200mm
COASTAL OPTICS f4/60mm UV-VIS-IR Apo
COASTAL OPTICS f4.5/105mm UV-Micro-Apo
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f4.5/85mm
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f5.6/300mm
Rodenstock UV-Rodagon f5.6/60mm + 105mm + 150mm
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Tedat
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| Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:54 am Post subject: |
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Tedat wrote:
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wow!
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Sony A7RM2
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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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marcusBMG
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marcusBMG wrote:
Just to be clear, this is the tokina made "Bokina" vivitar 90mm 2.5 not the komine made 90mm 2.5 (which is also pretty good)....right?
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Adaptall collection (proliferating!) inc 200-500mm 31A, 300mm f2.8, 400mm f4.
Primes: takumar 55mm; smc 28mm, 50mm; kino/komine 28mm f2's, helios 58mm, Tamron Nestar 400mm, novoflex 400mm, Vivitar 135mm close focus, 105mm macro; Jupiter 11A; CZJ 135mm.
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woodrim
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| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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woodrim wrote:
Right.
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stingOM
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| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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stingOM wrote:
Really excellent shots! |
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woodrim
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| Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 12:05 am Post subject: |
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woodrim wrote:
Thanks, sting - excellent lens. Gary (SonicScot) is getting the best from it.
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Arlon
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| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 1:43 am Post subject: |
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Arlon wrote:
That lens truly deserves to be in the "best of lenses" category. It was my main macro lens for several years.
Wolf spider with this lens.
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gaeger
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 5:33 pm Post subject: |
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gaeger wrote:
I'm late to the party, but SonicScot, Woodrim and Tedat, those are fantastic! So beautiful and the technical quality is excellent. That is a great lens -- not to mention the great photographers wielding it.
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hasan
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hasan wrote:
excellent shots. want it, but can't afford...  |
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woodrim
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| Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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woodrim wrote:
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Keep looking, opportunities come around.
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Lena
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Lena wrote:
They do, I got mine at a very fair price and love it.
 [url=https://flic.kr/p/nbbHxV]
 [url=https://flic.kr/p/mzTBBV]
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Nikkor 24/2.8 Ai, 50/1.4 Ai, 105/2.5 Ai
Helios 44, 44-2, 44M-4, 81N, 77M-4, Jupiter 9, Zenitar 50/1.7
Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 macro, Samyang 8/3.5, Olympus Zuiko 28/2.8
Meyer Optik Trioplan 50/2.9, 100/2.8, Pentacon 80/2.8 AV
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piggsy
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piggsy wrote:
Couple of nice ones from yesterday morning -
ended up with an ordeal to get this lens working again - broke 2 days after I got it, repair cost was about as expensive as actually buying the lens in the first place even before shipping back and forth ), but at least I now have a fanatically thoroughly cleaned and fully repaired copy of it.
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jamaeolus
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jamaeolus wrote:
A fantastic lens. Hard to pick between this and the Kiron 105 2.8. Some samples from my efforts yesterday. 
crop 100%
with the shortest e-mount macro tube:
crop
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woodrim
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woodrim wrote:
Sharp. That is the one thing that strikes me every time I use mine - SHARP.
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kds315*
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kds315* wrote:
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"S'il vient a point, me souviendra" [Thomas Bohier (1460-1523)]
http://www.macrolenses.de for macro and special lens info
http://www.pbase.com/kds315/uv_photos for UV Images and lens/filter info
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kds315/albums my albums using various lenses
http://photographyoftheinvisibleworld.blogspot.com/ my UV BLOG
http://www.travelmeetsfood.com/blog Food + Travel BLOG
https://galeriafotografia.com Architecture + Drone photography
Currently most FAV lens(es):
X80QF f3.2/80mm
Hypergon f11/26mm
ELCAN UV f5.6/52mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f4/60mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f2/62mm
Lomo Уфар-12 f2.5/41mm
Lomo Зуфар-2 f4.0/350mm
Lomo ZIKAR-1A f1.2/100mm
Nikon UV Nikkor f4.5/105mm
Zeiss UV-Sonnar f4.3/105mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f1.8/45mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f4.1/94mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f2.8/100mm
Steinheil Quarzobjektiv f1.8/50mm
Pentax Quartz Takumar f3.5/85mm
Carl Zeiss Jena UV-Objektiv f4/60mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha II f1.1/90mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha I f2.8/200mm
COASTAL OPTICS f4/60mm UV-VIS-IR Apo
COASTAL OPTICS f4.5/105mm UV-Micro-Apo
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f4.5/85mm
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f5.6/300mm
Rodenstock UV-Rodagon f5.6/60mm + 105mm + 150mm
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jamaeolus
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jamaeolus wrote:
My photos were taken with the Tokina version.
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