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DigiChromeEd
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 Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 9:30 pm Post subject: Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f2.8 |
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
I'm looking for a Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f2.8 in perfect working order. Over recent months I've bought two from eBay, both were faulty; one had a stuck aperture and the other one's focusing ring was jammed solid. It was so frustrating as the second one was in mint condition c/w original screw in front cap.
If you have one and are willing to trade, please let me know what you are looking for and hopefully I will have something from my collection to interest you.
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robertro
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| Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 12:35 am Post subject: Re: Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f2.8 |
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robertro wrote:
| DigiChromeEd wrote: |
I'm looking for a Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f2.8 in perfect working order. Over recent months I've bought two from eBay, both were faulty; one had a stuck aperture and the other one's focusing ring was jammed solid. It was so frustrating as the second one was in mint condition c/w original screw in front cap.
If you have one and are willing to trade, please let me know what you are looking for and hopefully I will have something from my collection to interest you. |
That's a beauty of a lens - with huge glass to maintain the f2.8 throughout. I have one in Olympus/OM mount that works perfectly, but has some traces of fungus and a bit of haze behind the front element. The imperfections don't seem to show up in images. I'd trade for a decent, fast prime in similar shape if you are interested. |
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stingOM
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| Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 4:01 pm Post subject: Re: Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f2.8 |
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stingOM wrote:
| DigiChromeEd wrote: |
I'm looking for a Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f2.8 in perfect working order. Over recent months I've bought two from eBay, both were faulty; one had a stuck aperture and the other one's focusing ring was jammed solid. It was so frustrating as the second one was in mint condition c/w original screw in front cap.
If you have one and are willing to trade, please let me know what you are looking for and hopefully I will have something from my collection to interest you. |
Hi Edgar,
You could contact Eoghan to see if he can repair the lens for you?
http://f1camerarepair.com/
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Si |
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DigiChromeEd
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| Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
Hi Si
I've sent the lens back to the seller already. He was offering me a refund of £20 if I wanted to keep the lens but I reckoned it would be an expensive repair on a complicated lens judging by what I've read on the internet. The search goes on .....
I'll keep Eoghan in mind for future repairs. I haven't come across him before; I assume he comes recommended by yourself?
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stingOM
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| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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stingOM wrote:
| DigiChromeEd wrote: |
Hi Si
I've sent the lens back to the seller already. He was offering me a refund of £20 if I wanted to keep the lens but I reckoned it would be an expensive repair on a complicated lens judging by what I've read on the internet. The search goes on .....
I'll keep Eoghan in mind for future repairs. I haven't come across him before; I assume he comes recommended by yourself? |
Hi Edgar. Yes - my friend and colleague used his services recently to repair a broken Nikon SB600 flash. No issues at all.
He is not too expensive compared to others.
The other great camera repairer would be Miles Whitehead based in Kent.
http://www.swpp.co.uk/trade/10081.htm
He fixed/CLA'd my OM cameras before:
http://forum.mflenses.com/recommended-uk-camera-repair-engineer-digital-and-classic-t49183.html
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DigiChromeEd
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
I'm still looking for this lens preferably in either M42 or Olympus OM mount.
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DigiChromeEd
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
I'm still looking. Anyone have one to trade? 
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cooltouch
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cooltouch wrote:
I have one in Nikon mount. Very clean condition, works perfectly. Has the hood and front and rear caps. I might be interested in a trade if you have something I'd find interesting. Unfortunately I can't think of any lenses I'm looking for that are equivalent in value to the S1 35-85. But I'm open to suggestions. Hmmm . . . got any interesting Minolta MD or MC or Pentax K lenses? Or (Japan) Contax? Or Fujica bayonet?
Guess I did have a few I was looking for after all . . .
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Murdoko
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Murdoko wrote:
| DigiChromeEd wrote: |
| I'm still looking. Anyone have one to trade? |
I have one. M42 mount, still has the original packaging, screw in lens cap, original lens hood. Are you interested?
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DigiChromeEd
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| Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
| Murdoko wrote: |
| DigiChromeEd wrote: |
| I'm still looking. Anyone have one to trade? |
I have one. M42 mount, still has the original packaging, screw in lens cap, original lens hood. Are you interested?
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No, sorry. I found one a few months ago.
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Phalbert
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Phalbert wrote:
| Murdoko wrote: |
| DigiChromeEd wrote: |
| I'm still looking. Anyone have one to trade? |
I have one. M42 mount, still has the original packaging, screw in lens cap, original lens hood. Are you interested?
Cheers! |
Hi Murdoko. Do you still have that S1 35-85 ? I send you a PM.
@ Cooltouch. Do you still have yours ? I send you a PM.
Thanks guys.
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