Russ wrote: Also, if you want something similar in a much smaller package, the Kiron 70-150 delivers superb results too. No post processing (Velvia 50 slide film).
#Vivitar 70 210 professional#
But, I would not hesitate to use either model for professional applications. If you are interested in extreme close-ups or macro shooting, you will definitely want to go with the Komine model. Both are very sharp and give superb results. The Tokina model used to be my favorite of the bunch. The Tokina version is a bit lighter in weight than the Komine model. Mine has that "A" Setting on the Aperture ring.Ĭare to elaborate why you like the Tokina more than the Komine? I'm actually thinking about picking one of these up but can't decide which one. Some of the later group three Viv's had Contacts so the camera can read the aperture and the aperture setting can be done through the camera controls. It has the auto aperture A setting for pentax PK/A mount. It is not quite as sharp as the group 3 Komine and it isn't an A lens like the Komine but it just is sooo pleasant to use.Īn "A" lens? Yes, I too enjoy using the Tokina model. I have all three as well and when I go out to shoot with one of them, invariably I pick up the group 2 Tokina. Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8 It is not quite as sharp as the group 3 Komine and it isn't an A lens like the Komine but it just is sooo pleasant to use.Īttila wrote: Thank you for sharing Russ!
#Vivitar 70 210 series#
Nikor: Nikkor 50/1.4 + Nikkor 28/3.5 + Nikkor 35-105 Zoom + 36-72 Series E ZoomĬanon: Canon FD + 28/2.8 + 50/1.8 + Canon 35-105 Macro Zoomīig Dawg wrote: I have all three as well and when I go out to shoot with one of them, invariably I pick up the group 2 Tokina.
SLR: Nikon FM2 + Canon A-1 + Canon AE1-P + Praktica MTL-5B + Pentax Spotmatic F + Fujica ST801 + Voigtlander Bassematic + Voigtlander Vito + Rollei 35S + Rolleiflex S元5 ME + Canon QL17 GIII + Olympus Pen EE-3 'A photograph that mirrors reality, cannot compare to one that reflects the spirit"ĭjmike wrote: Russ, thanks for sharing. Superb optics and construction.Īlso, the Kiron 70-210 f/4, is a splendid performer. I have and use all three of the first editions, and can highly recommend any one of them. Personally, I recommend the second or third edition of the line. I really like this lens, and over time, has become my favorite of the line. Any of the first three editions will give you professional-publishable images. Can you see a discernible difference in slides taken with either one of them? No! Don't get caught up in bench tests. It has 1:2.5 life size macro from 100-210mm's, with a working distance of about two feet. It is a 2.8-4 variable aperture lens, and the sharpest of the bunch. The third edition was made by Komine, and like the first two, is very well built. However, not a true macro, 1:4 life size. I really like it because of the fixed 3.5 aperture which is nice for focusing in dim light and long range flash work. It too, is a fixed 3.5 aperture, but smaller, lighter and sharper. The second edition (my personal favorite) was built by Tokina, per, Vivitars specs.
It was the first zoom, designed with the aid of computers, that truly rivaled the OEM lenses of the time. (67mm filter) It is a professional caliber lens, with a 1:2 macro feature built into it. The first edition was designed by Vivitar (Ellis Betensky of NASA Optics fame), had a hand in it, and it was built by Kiron. It is much easier to design and build a quality variable aperture lens.
Due to the fact that the third one is a variable aperture lens, (2.8-4) it will be somewhat sharper than a fixed aperture lenses. The 4th & 5th editions are also 2.8-4 variable aperture model's, but lacking in construction quality (Cosina built). The following editions are nothing to seriously consider, so we will concentrate on the first three editions, which are the good one's. However, for the sake of discussion, we will deal with the first three. There are numerous ( Series 1, 70-210 lenses. Posted: Mon 7:43 am Post subject: Vivitar Series 1, 70-210 (third-Komine edition)
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