Vivitar 55mm f2.8

[Kathmandu]

Any one have experience with this lens- these two are the only images I have ,it would have been of help if I had the serial numbers visible .
Thanks

[Big Dawg]

Looks Komine made from the grip style but could be a Kiron or a Tokina. Never owned that one myself.

[Kathmandu]

After extensively searching I cannot find anything like this one which obviously does not say Macro on it. The only 55mm f2.8s in Vivitar I have read about are Macro. You dont think this could be macro do you- the front element is sunk in deep and all.

Thanks for your reply Big Dawg

[Kathmandu]

The serial number on the front is 96203848--is that Cosina made? Is it any good?

[Himself]

I've read years back some reviews on other forums.
Not very happy people I may say.

Try to get a hold of its twin brother. The macro one.

[Minolfan]

Same idea as Ricoh 55mm 2.8 with turning the aperture ring the other way to have manual setting.

[Big Dawg]

That 9 should be a Cosina. Found another one on Ebay. It has the 9 serial number as well.

[luisalegria]

Low cost "kit lens" option on the Cosina made Vivitar SLR's from the 1970's.

[Kathmandu]

Thank you Himself, Minolfan, Big Dawg and luisalegria for your inputs -I won't be pursuing this lens. I was thinking maybe it was a Schneider made lens before the seller gave me the serial number.

Regards

[ccroy]

I have this lens made by Komie. An excellently sharp lens that goes to 1:1 though the working distance is limited for the macros Here are some pics shot with this lens

[Kathmandu]

Nice colors & details. I like the third image best.