My wife and I have and like this lens [in MF]. We also
have the Pentax FA 100 2.8. The Pentax is sharper and a
little more contrasty, I think, but the Vivitar also is
very good. The Vivitar also is a lot lighter and
smaller. The build is plastic, but after 4-5 years and a
good amount of use, I've yet to have any problem. The
lens goes to 1:2 on its own; the 1:1 adapter is a nice
quality, 2 element [I think] closeup lens, that works
well. I have not had any compatibility problems, using
the lens with a ZX-5n, LX, and Super Program.
Here's an example of a picture [my wife's] with this
lens:
http://home.att.net/~naturephotography/largeyel.htm
Bottom line: I think the lens is very good for the money
{about $120). The Pentax 100 3.5 I think is the same
lens, but is AF and would have the SMC coating.
Steve
Hello,
Does anyone have experience with the Vivitar 100/3.5
Macro lens?
I have found many positive opinions especially
considering its
price. As I know it is identical (the optical
formula) to the Pentax
FA 100/3.5. What do you think about this lens? Is
the Pentax version
worth additional 60$ (and the Vivitar comes with a
life-size adapter) ? Any
compatibility problems?
Thanks in advance
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