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!Karen
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 Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:24 am Post subject: Vivitar 200mm f3.5 |
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!Karen wrote:
Bought this lens yesterday with a bunch of other lenses and bodies for a whopping 10$
I find it hard to focus (I don't have AF conform M42-EOS adapter or a split focus screen though) but when you manage to get the focus just right it doesn't dissappoint.
PP: adjusted exposure +1 stop and 25% sharpening to make up for sharpness loss due to resizing
Both f5,6
100+% crops
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bhargav
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bhargav wrote:
Congrats for the great deal! The second shot is really good, and sharpness is pretty good! I like colours and rendering too.
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LucisPictor wrote:
That lens is another example that Vivitar lenses often are better than their reputation!
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Oldhand
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| Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
| LucisPictor wrote: |
| That lens is another example that Vivitar lense often are better than their reputation! |
Many of the Komine made Vivitars are very good indeed, as this one may well be.
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LucisPictor
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LucisPictor wrote:
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| LucisPictor wrote: |
| That lens is another example that Vivitar lense often are better than their reputation! |
Many of the Komine made Vivitars are very good indeed, as this one may well be.
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Komine and Kiron ones. And those made by Tokina and Cosina.
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!Karen
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!Karen wrote:
Serialnumber starts with 28 so it is komine right? 
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cooltouch
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cooltouch wrote:
I have a Komine (s/n 28xxxx) -- the one with the metal focusing collar. I've found it to be a very good lens -- a bit heavy, but that's because of its stout construction. One of the nice things about it is it is a sleeper and thus can often be picked up for cheap. I think I paid $10 for mine.
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Oldhand
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Oldhand wrote:
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| Serialnumber starts with 28 so it is komine right? |
Yes, it seems that most 200mm Vivitars were made by Komine. Certainly all those that I have seen were.
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Attila wrote:
I did like this lens a lot too, sharp with nice colors, only fine details less than lens what made by good brands with PP nice usable lens.
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Nikonshooter
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Nikonshooter wrote:
might have to add this lens to my collection.
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tao wrote:
The photos are nice. Could you please show the lens? There must be a dozen Vivitar 200/3.5. I know I have two which look nothing alike. |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
Congrats on your bargain!
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mfkita
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mfkita wrote:
What a nice coincidence....
Shots from today's bike ride...with the Komine Vivitar 200/3.5 on 30D
The close-ups of the deer are 100% crops...
Here's my lens....
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GlassBreaker
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GlassBreaker wrote:
Great lens and nice photos.
I do not know what I am doing wrong, but I am getting awful blue CA on many of my photos. And it is not very sharp on the ASP-C sensor. Color is great. And it is very hard to focus, indeed. But with some practice you can make a very nice pictures with it. |
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GlassBreaker
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| Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2013 8:33 am Post subject: Horrible CA and two left hands. |
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GlassBreaker wrote:
Nex f3 1/400 iso-250, F~5.6
100% crop
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GlassBreaker
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GlassBreaker wrote:
Same lens with some PP, sharpenning and auto tone in Lightroom.
Nex F3, ISO200, 1/640, f~5.6
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