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PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 12:03 am    Post subject: Bunch of random lenses... any input? Reply with quote
Coworker gave me a list of lenses he has in storage.
Komuranon 821S 80-210/4.5
Auto Vivitar 35/2.8 #3703292
Auto Vivitar 135/2.8 #28237288
Rexatar 135/4 #83646
Konica Hexanon Ar 50/1.7 #7890819


PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 12:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
And what would your co-worker like to know?


PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 12:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would like to know if any are worth buying off him!


PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 12:38 am    Post subject: Re: Bunch of random lenses... any input? Reply with quote
Nikon1User wrote:
Coworker gave me a list of lenses he has in storage.
Komuranon 821S 80-210/4.5
Auto Vivitar 35/2.8 #3703292
Auto Vivitar 135/2.8 #28237288
Rexatar 135/4 #83646
Konica Hexanon Ar 50/1.7 #7890819


For use on your nikon, it would be good to know if the lenses have a nikon mount.
If so, then the Auto Vivitar 35/2.8 #3703292 (Tokina) would be good as would the Auto Vivitar 135/2.8 #28237288 (Komine).
Both of these are solid performers and if in good condition they won't let you down.
Be a little careful if you are using a nikon DSLR as the nikon F mount may or may not work - ie probably won't -
Check that the mounts are Nikon AI or AI-S if you want full functionality from the lenses

OH


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PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 2:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Komuranon 821S 80-210/4.5: A sleeper. Good reviews in it's day and positive experience from having owned one.
Auto Vivitar 35/2.8 #3703292: Made by Tokina. Considered a very good lens by many.
Auto Vivitar 135/2.8 #28237288: Consensus is there are few bad 135s and this isn;t one of the bad ones.
Rexatar 135/4 #83646: Could be a crap shoot but as stated above...
Konica Hexanon Ar 50/1.7 #7890819: Won't work at normal distances on any DLSR as Konica had a very short flange focal distance.

The camera you own and the mount on the lens will determine whether to open your wallet. If they are all Konica mount, they'll only be useful on mirrorless cameras.


PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 7:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi,

In my opinion, you should try them all, shoot a few test photos at least, as even if particular lens has great or good rep. it could be a lemon as well.
I had Auto Vivitar 35mm/2.8 with serial 37xxxx as well (don't remember which one) which has relatively good reputation, however my copy seemed to be decentered as on APS-C I had really soft corners. And there was more softness on the right side of the image.

My advice - get a few adapters and try the lenses before buying.

Simple test of my Vivitar 35mm/2.8 http://forum.mflenses.com/vivitar-35-2-8-test-shots-and-comparison-t60808.html
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