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quidam
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 Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 3:56 pm Post subject: Vivitar Series 1 VMC 24-48mm 3.8 |
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lumens pixel
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| Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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lumens pixel wrote:
This lens has a strong reputation. Probably deserves a hood. Does the front element rotate?
Sample pics and your opinion about them would be most welcomed.
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Minolta SR mount: 16 2,8; Sigma SuperWide 24 2,8; 28 2,5; 28 2,8; 28 3,5; 35 2,8; 45 2,0; 50 1,4; 50 1,7; 50 2,0; 58 1,4; 85 2,0; 100 2,5; 100 4 Macro; 135 3,5; 135 2,8; 200 4; RF 250 5,6; 24-35 3,5; 35-70 3,5; 75-150 4; 70-210 4
Canon FD mount: Tokina RMC 17 3,5; 28 2,8; 35 2,8; 50 1,8; 50 3,5 Macro; 55 1,2; 135 3,5; 135 2,5; 200 4,0; 300 5,6; 28-55 3,5 4,5; Tokina SZ-X SD 270; 70-150 4,5; 70-210 f4; 80-200 4L; Tokina SZ-X 845
Tamron Adaptall: 28-80 3,5-4,2 (27A); 70-210 3,8-4 (46A); 60-300 (23A); 90 2,5 (52B); 35-135 3,5-4,5 (40A)
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Slalom
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| Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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Slalom wrote:
I had one from new but a strp guide broke inside, so it no longer stopped down, Seems to be a common issue. I have a feeling the front filter tread rotates. A lot goes on in this lense.
To replace it i got a Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 13A |
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lumens pixel
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| Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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lumens pixel wrote:
| Slalom wrote: |
I had one from new but a strp guide broke inside, so it no longer stopped down, Seems to be a common issue. I have a feeling the front filter tread rotates. A lot goes on in this lense.
To replace it i got a Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 13A |
Your opinion about 13A versus Vivitar is of great interest.
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Minolta SR mount: 16 2,8; Sigma SuperWide 24 2,8; 28 2,5; 28 2,8; 28 3,5; 35 2,8; 45 2,0; 50 1,4; 50 1,7; 50 2,0; 58 1,4; 85 2,0; 100 2,5; 100 4 Macro; 135 3,5; 135 2,8; 200 4; RF 250 5,6; 24-35 3,5; 35-70 3,5; 75-150 4; 70-210 4
Canon FD mount: Tokina RMC 17 3,5; 28 2,8; 35 2,8; 50 1,8; 50 3,5 Macro; 55 1,2; 135 3,5; 135 2,5; 200 4,0; 300 5,6; 28-55 3,5 4,5; Tokina SZ-X SD 270; 70-150 4,5; 70-210 f4; 80-200 4L; Tokina SZ-X 845
Tamron Adaptall: 28-80 3,5-4,2 (27A); 70-210 3,8-4 (46A); 60-300 (23A); 90 2,5 (52B); 35-135 3,5-4,5 (40A)
Tamron SP: 20-40 2,7-3,5 (266D) |
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vivaldibow
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| Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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vivaldibow wrote:
| lumens pixel wrote: |
| Slalom wrote: |
I had one from new but a strp guide broke inside, so it no longer stopped down, Seems to be a common issue. I have a feeling the front filter tread rotates. A lot goes on in this lense.
To replace it i got a Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 13A |
Your opinion about 13A versus Vivitar is of great interest. |
That's what I am interested as well. |
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Slalom
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| Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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Slalom wrote:
The 13A is a lot smaller than the Series 1, I used the S1 heavily from 1979 ish to I guess about 2005, I enjoyed it on my OM2N. BUt it is 550g And as it had an internal failure I will not rebuy.
The 13A I acquired in 2015 is 346g It is again reliable but the 27A sometimes is a better range and either pairs with the 23a For cycling touring. |
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invisible
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invisible wrote:
Quoting myself from another thread:
I own both. A couple quick notes:
- Optical quality seems pretty even between the two.
- The Tamron is much smaller and lighter, so if you have a small camera body this might be the better option. If you have a full-sized DSLR (or really big hands), the Viv might be a better option for you.
- The Tamron is slightly faster at the wider focal lengths at f/3.5, but the Viv's aperture is constant at f/3.8.
- I find the images created with the Vivitar more contrasty straight out of the camera than the Tamron's, though just a tad.
- Neither is easy to find, especially in good condition.
And adding: The Tamron must be used with a hood, otherwise you'll see a lot of flare. The Vivitar's front element is a bit more recessed so you can get away without a hood. |
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quidam
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quidam wrote:
I don't know if the vivitar originally had a hood. I couldn't find any. I am using this one.
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Slalom
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| Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:20 am Post subject: |
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Slalom wrote:
My Vivitar, definately did not have a hood in the box when new, Neither was one offered over the counter |
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DigiChromeEd
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| Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 10:46 am Post subject: |
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
| Slalom wrote: |
| My Vivitar, definately did not have a hood in the box when new, Neither was one offered over the counter |
The hood for the Vivitar S1 35-85mm fits it but may vignette when used on full frame cameras at wider focal lengths.
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D1N0
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D1N0 wrote:
I have a Tamron 1C2FH hood from the 28-80 AF Tamron that somewhat fits the 13A but easy to find cheaply.
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Lloydy wrote:
I've got the same hood as Ed, but then I found this at the Camera Fair and it's perfect, a nicely machined, thick alloy hood with flocking inside. It only has 'Japan' marked on it, but someone did tell me it's the genuine hood....I don't know?
It's a great lens though, I used all the time on my K10 and had some great results from it. I haven't used it as much on the A7II - not because it's poor on the full frame, I'm just more of a long lens user. I've got it on the desk, I shall make the effort to enjoy it as much as I used to.
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