Re: GESO: VIVITAR Series 1

I never owned one, but that lens has an long standing excellent reputation. Jack - Original Message - From: "Alan C" To: "PDML" Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 1:43:29 AM Subject: GESO: VIVITAR Series 1 A couple of weeks ago I picked up a Vivitar Series 1

GESO: VIVITAR Series 1

A couple of weeks ago I picked up a Vivitar Series 1 70-210/2.8-4 in mint condition for a mere R350 (about $30). I tried it out during the dismal (weather wise) w/e we had at Crystal Springs. I have ordered a x4 dioptre for 1:1 macros. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/sets

Re: FSF: Cult Classic Vivitar Series-1 90-180mm f4.5 Flat Field (macro)

>Fred Wasti had a web site where he showed how he did it... >Regards, Bob S. I usually just take a needle-nose or dikes and snap 'em off. Quick, clean, and no metal shavings/dust from cutting. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSU

Re: FSF: Cult Classic Vivitar Series-1 90-180mm f4.5 Flat Field (macro)

onger end of the range, but most zooms opt for the easier macro >>>> settings at the shorter end of the zoom's range. Only a few zooms >>>> offer continuous macro-settings over their full range. Even the better >>>> current zooms generally only get to 1:4 to

Re: FSF: Cult Classic Vivitar Series-1 90-180mm f4.5 Flat Field (macro)

the Pentax Forums Marketplace ad, which is now up: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/239939-sale-1st-time-marketplace-vivitar-series-1-90-180mm-flat-field-pk-macro.html Respectfully, Darren On Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 3:37 PM, Alastair Robertson wrote: > Darren >

Re: FSF: Cult Classic Vivitar Series-1 90-180mm f4.5 Flat Field (macro)

a gorgeous copy of this lens and it it ready to >>> use on your Pentax DSLR. My only reason for selling this beauty (and >>> another scarce lens) is to pay for a high-dollar lens that I really >>> need more for astrophotography. >>> >>> The Cult Classics page

Re: FSF: Cult Classic Vivitar Series-1 90-180mm f4.5 Flat Field (macro)

;> use on your Pentax DSLR. My only reason for selling this beauty (and >> another scarce lens) is to pay for a high-dollar lens that I really >> need more for astrophotography. >> >> The Cult Classics page has this to say about the Vivitar Series 1 >> 90-180mm Flat

Re: FSF: Cult Classic Vivitar Series-1 90-180mm f4.5 Flat Field (macro)

y of this lens and it it ready to > use on your Pentax DSLR. My only reason for selling this beauty (and > another scarce lens) is to pay for a high-dollar lens that I really > need more for astrophotography. > > The Cult Classics page has this to say about the Vivitar Series 1 > 90-180m

FSF: Cult Classic Vivitar Series-1 90-180mm f4.5 Flat Field (macro)

this beauty (and another scarce lens) is to pay for a high-dollar lens that I really need more for astrophotography. The Cult Classics page has this to say about the Vivitar Series 1 90-180mm Flat Field: - - - beginning of quote - - - Vivitar 90-180mm f/4.5 Flat-Field Macro Lens Vivitar also made

Wanted: manual focus Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm f2.8-3.5 PK mount

If anyone has one of these gathering dust and would like to help a brudder out... drop me a line. I could wait on that infernal auction site, but Patience is not one of my virtues. : ) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/p

Re: Vivitar Series 1 70-210 version 2 vs version 3.

Oh yes, one other small difference, the v.2 lens has a slightly cooler lens cap... P. J. Alling wrote: > So I decided to write a review. I hope people find it useful. > > I acquired an almost "New" Vivitar series 1 version 3 not too long ago, > and I've decided

Re: Vivitar Series 1 70-210 version 2 vs version 3.

It has to be either version 3 or 4. the first two are pre A mount. Charles Robinson wrote: > On Nov 30, 2007, at 14:32, P. J. Alling wrote: > >> Problems. >> >> In every case the exposure was underexposed >> until f4.0 then exposures were identical for each stop to f22. >> (These f >> stop

Re: Vivitar Series 1 70-210 version 2 vs version 3.

P. J. Alling wrote: >Well yes, there was a noticeable problem with the v.3 lens. I've come >to the conclusion that the aperture response may not be as linear as >required by the Pentax specification. Yep. I've found the same thing with my sample of this lens. It's a good thing that bracketing

Re: Vivitar Series 1 70-210 version 2 vs version 3.

On Nov 30, 2007, at 14:32, P. J. Alling wrote: > > Problems. > > In every case the exposure was underexposed > until f4.0 then exposures were identical for each stop to f22. > (These f > stops were controlled from the camera body. The green button was > pretty > much dead on every time). >

Re: Vivitar Series 1 70-210 version 2 vs version 3.

CTED]> > So I decided to write a review. I hope people find it useful. > > I acquired an almost "New" Vivitar series 1 version 3 not too long ago, > and I've decided to do a comparative review verses the version 2 model > that I've had for a number

Vivitar Series 1 70-210 version 2 vs version 3.

So I decided to write a review. I hope people find it useful. I acquired an almost "New" Vivitar series 1 version 3 not too long ago, and I've decided to do a comparative review verses the version 2 model that I've had for a number of years now. First off I'd like

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

Derby, I like that Voigt 125 gallery a lot... beautiful and technically excellent! Regards, Bob S. On 10/21/07, Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Dave > > :) Voigt 125? Like it a lot too. > > http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_06/07_06_voigtlander/index.htm > > The only point that c

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

David Savage wrote: > HA! > > "I could resist no longer" either. > > (Warning: some cat photos within) > > > > Cheers, > > Dave > > Har :) Cats are always better resolution targets than brick walls. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

HA! "I could resist no longer" either. (Warning: some cat photos within) Cheers, Dave On 10/21/07, Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Dave > > :) Voigt 125? Like it a lot too. > > http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_06/07_06_voi

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

Hi Dave :) Voigt 125? Like it a lot too. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_06/07_06_voigtlander/index.htm The only point that counts against it, ergonomics. The narrow silver focus ring is too far back imho, so for me, the balance of the camera is thrown off. The Series 1 has a big cheesy

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

Nice gallery Derby: this is my pick of the bunch: closely follwerd by: I like the big OOF highlight in the background And if you like the Vivitar you'd l

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

I think I already hate you, so there's really no point in saying it again. Derby Chang wrote: > Nice lens. Fast becoming my favourite macro. > > http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_10/07_10_vivitarmacro/index.htm > > > And an OT PESO (it was taken with a Fuji F20) > http://members.iinet.net.au/

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

!! Thanks Bob, Most thorough reply. I agree with you and Paul about the DOF. Tricky, though because I was in the public orchid house, so it is frowned upon to bring in tripods and move the flowers around. Still, I might try a monopod next time. D Bob Sullivan wrote: > Derby, > I think the

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

Derby, I think the Vivitar 105 macro has a good reputation and you show why. At the risk of being a bore, here are some comments... 1) Blue Pansy(?) - Nice. Did you see Ken Waller's comments about holding the whole exposure back on red birds so the red doesn't block-up. Your yellow has this probl

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

Some nice compositions and color. Most would benefit from more DOF in my opinion. Are you shooting from a tripod? Paul On Oct 20, 2007, at 4:05 AM, Derby Chang wrote: > Nice lens. Fast becoming my favourite macro. > > http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_10/07_10_vivitarmacro/index.htm > > > A

GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

Nice lens. Fast becoming my favourite macro. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_10/07_10_vivitarmacro/index.htm And an OT PESO (it was taken with a Fuji F20) http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_10/07_10_fashionistas/01.htm D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc --

RE: FS: Vivitar Series 1 28mm f/1.9 for Pentax K

I've used this lens and can attest to the good image quality @ $75.00 it's a good deal. Shel > [Original Message] > From: Joe Wilensky > FS: Pentax K version of Vivitar Series 1 28mm f/1.9 VMC lens. > Original wide-angle hood by Vivitar is included. > > Len

FS: Vivitar Series 1 28mm f/1.9 for Pentax K

FS: Pentax K version of Vivitar Series 1 28mm f/1.9 VMC lens. Original wide-angle hood by Vivitar is included. Lens is in bargain condition by KEH standards, but still quite nice. Glass is very nice, no nicks/scratches, only a little minor dust between elements. Some definite wear to edges of

Re: Another lens question Vivitar Series 1- 24-70mm, was RE: lens question

Vivitar lenses, even Series 1s from that era are supposed to be pretty crappy. I know the 17-28mm I had from a few years after that was mechanically pretty bad.. J. C. O'Connell wrote: > No info on that one, but I have one I am curious > about, its the Vivitar Series 1 24-70mm le

Another lens question Vivitar Series 1- 24-70mm, was RE: lens question

No info on that one, but I have one I am curious about, its the Vivitar Series 1 24-70mm lens (I think its F3.5-4.5) from about 15 years ago? anyone ever used it on film or digital? jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Micah B. Kleit Sent

OT: Vivitar Series 1 70-300 4-5.6 AF anyone?

Hi gang, Anyone has experience with this AF zoom? Saw one for a very good price... Regards Albano Garcia Photography & Graphic Design http://www.albanogarcia.com.ar http://www.flaneur.com.ar __ Yahoo! DSL – Something to write h

Re: "Test shoot" with my new Vivitar Series 1 70-210 & Pentax 1,7x AF-converter

Thanks, Tim, for your answers. Have a good time at the festival. > Tim > Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian.) Har! Fred

RE: "Test shoot" with my new Vivitar Series 1 70-210 & Pentax 1,7x AF-converter

n large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 7. juli 2005 03:36 To: Tim Øsleby Subject: Re: "Test shoot" with my new Vivitar Series 1 70-210 & Pentax 1,7x AF-converter Tim, a co

Re: "Test shoot" with my new Vivitar Series 1 70-210 & Pentax 1,7x AF-converter

ground at the left center, the doughnut-shaped bokeh reminds me of a mirror lens photo. 3. Which VS1 70-210 version is the lens? From the site: "Vivitar Series 1 70-210/2,8-4 ver. 3." Fred keith whaley

Re: "Test shoot" with my new Vivitar Series 1 70-210 & Pentax 1,7x AF-converter

Tim, a couple (actually, three) questions: > I had a walk in the mountains with my new lens combo. There I found this, > "a Troll", they are rare. The name of this one is "Naustdalstrollet". > http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildegalleri/vis_bilde.cgi?id=183414 1. Just what is the "troll" creature? (I'm

RE: "Test shoot" with my new Vivitar Series 1 70-210 & Pentax 1,7x AF-converter

ct: Re: "Test shoot" with my new Vivitar Series 1 70-210 & Pentax 1,7x AF-converter Tim, this bokeh really looks enchanted, suits perfectly the title. Nice framing! Maybe the TC is also involved in producing it? Which version of the lens do you have? I haven't tried mine yet for

Re: "Test shoot" with my new Vivitar Series 1 70-210 & Pentax 1,7x AF-converter

On 6 Jul 2005 at 23:54, Henri Toivonen wrote: > Heh, and I think that bokeh is really terrible. Interesting how > different bokeh-tastes kan be. I agree, it does make this image interesting but only due to the fact that it's so obviously intrusive. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-

Re: "Test shoot" with my new Vivitar Series 1 70-210 & Pentax 1,7x AF-converter

pancho hasselbach wrote: Tim, this bokeh really looks enchanted, suits perfectly the title. Nice framing! Maybe the TC is also involved in producing it? Which version of the lens do you have? I haven't tried mine yet for bokeh on reflections, I have got the second version. pancho Heh, and

Re: "Test shoot" with my new Vivitar Series 1 70-210 & Pentax 1,7x AF-converter

Tim, this bokeh really looks enchanted, suits perfectly the title. Nice framing! Maybe the TC is also involved in producing it? Which version of the lens do you have? I haven't tried mine yet for bokeh on reflections, I have got the second version. pancho Tim Øsleby wrote: I had a walk in the

"Test shoot" with my new Vivitar Series 1 70-210 & Pentax 1,7x AF-converter

I had a walk in the mountains with my new lens combo. There I found this, "a Troll", they are rare. The name of this one is "Naustdalstrollet". http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildegalleri/vis_bilde.cgi?id=183414 The picture is shot with *ist Ds at f:5,6, 1/250, at about 100mm x 1,7. Haven't got a lens ho

Re: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

On Jul 1, 2005, at 8:31 AM, Tim Øsleby wrote: ... Thanks a lot for your tips. Some of you inspired me to have a go, some of you didn't. To those of you who didn't; blaaah, I made it! ;-) (I'm happy, and that makes me a childish old fart.) Tim Not drunk, just plain Norwegian. LOL! Are you su

RE: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

Original Message- From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 1. juli 2005 02:32 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 I understand now. It could still be the tension spring, but the jamming at full aperture worries me.

Re: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I dunno about you, but if it's a lens I really like and it has a fault, I have it serviced professionally. I'm a photographer, not a camera repair technician. This reminds me of something I'd rather forget. In the old Praktika days, had an aftermarket (cheap)screw mo

Re: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

dml.net Subject: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 There was a thread on a similar lens. Got the Version 3 (manufactured by Komine) on hand for about 75 US$. Is this a good lens? Tim Another Norwegian.

Re: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

: 1. juli 2005 02:32 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 I understand now. It could still be the tension spring, but the jamming at full aperture worries me. I have a bad feeling a repair has been attempted on this lens and either

Re: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

On 30/6/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: >I'm a photographer, not a >camera repair technician. Neither am I Godders but hey you don't know what yer missin boy! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

On 30/6/05, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed: >**If it were me** I would carefully remove the mount and see if I >could fix it. ***If it were me*** I would remove the mount :-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

I dunno about you, but if it's a lens I really like and it has a fault, I have it serviced professionally. I'm a photographer, not a camera repair technician. Godfrey On Jun 30, 2005, at 5:45 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: I had a chat with the seller. He sounded like a fair guy. But most people

RE: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

her clever guy) -Original Message- From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 1. juli 2005 04:17 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 I wouldn't hesitate to take apart a K mount lens. A KA mount on the other hand

Re: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

clever guy) -Original Message- From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30. juni 2005 22:34 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 It sounds like the aperture is jammed somewhere though the rest of the mechanics of the

RE: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

an. Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 1. juli 2005 02:32 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-2

RE: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

; -Original Message- > From: Tim Øsleby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 7:14 PM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: RE: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 > > > Don. > 1. No. And tapping does not help; the only thing

RE: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 1. juli 2005 01:32 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 Tim, I'm not clear on wha

RE: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

entax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 On Jun 30, 2005, at 9:44 AM, Tim Øsleby wrote: > ... What surprised me a bit was that it wouldn't lock in A-modus, is > this normal for this lens? I don't know what's normal for this l

RE: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

ilto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 11:45 AM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 > > > I have got the lens today. I was much exited (relax I'm not going to talk > dirty this time), even thou

Re: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

On Jun 30, 2005, at 9:44 AM, Tim Øsleby wrote: ... What surprised me a bit was that it wouldn't lock in A-modus, is this normal for this lens? I don't know what's normal for this lens as I've never seen one. If it has an "A" position on the aperture ring, it should lock there. But your de

RE: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Joaquim Carvalho [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30. juni 2005 23:28 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 Tim Øsleby wrote: >When using the DOF p

Re: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

Tim Øsleby wrote: When using the DOF preview button at my Ds I hear a the same sound as usual, the only thing happening is the regular sound, the image in the viewer doesn’t change. If you're not using the lens in the A mode you must put the camera manual Manual mode, in any other mode the D

RE: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30. juni 2005 22:34 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 It sounds like the aperture is jammed somewhere though the rest of the mechanics of the lens work properly. Tim Øsleby wrote: >Got one m

Re: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Tim Øsleby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30. juni 2005 21:03 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 A visual inspection, from the outside

RE: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

: 30. juni 2005 21:03 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 A visual inspection, from the outside, indicates no oil at the diagraphm (that’s the aperture blades isn't it?). When using the DOF preview button at my Ds I hear a the

RE: Follow up on: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

PROTECTED] Sent: 30. juni 2005 21:23 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 Look at the diaphragm blades, is there any oil on them? There shouldn't be. The diaphragm has to close very quickly when the camera takes a picture. Set the a

Re: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

On Thu, 2005-06-30 at 19:23, Joaquim Carvalho wrote: > Set the aperture ring to F22. Push and release the diaphragm lever, how > long did it take to close? You can do this with the lens on the camera using the DOF preview button

Re: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

gt; (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) > > > -Original Message- > From: Tim Øsleby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 16. juni 2005 14:26 > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 > > T

Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

ly after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Tim Øsleby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 16. juni 2005 14:26 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 There was a thread on a similar lens. Got the Version 3 (manufac

Re: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

> Nice and informative site, by the way. And a great photo - . Fred

Re: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

> Got the Version 3 (manufactured by Komine) on hand for about 75 US$. Is > this a good lens? Indeed. Fred

Re: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

Familiar story :) Still, I think the 70-210 Series 1 is pretty much unbeatable as far as value for dollars (or pounds or whatever) spent in concerned. I bought mine off eBay for $20.00 because it had a stuck diaphragm. I planned to repair it and sell it at a profit. After the repair I thought "Wel

Re: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Mark Roberts wrote: >>Just in case you haven't seen yet: >>http://www.robertstech.com/vivitar.htm > >Been there, done that :-) >Nice and informative site, by the way. >I just wanted to make sure I didn?t get anything wrong. >Thanks! >Think I'll go for that l

RE: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

Mark Roberts wrote: >Just in case you haven't seen yet: >http://www.robertstech.com/vivitar.htm Been there, done that :-) Nice and informative site, by the way. I just wanted to make sure I didn?t get anything wrong. Thanks! Think I'll go for that lens. My only problem is that I have more beautie

Re: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >There was a thread on a similar lens. Got the Version 3 (manufactured by >Komine) on hand for about 75 US$. Is this a good lens? Very, very good indeed! Just in case you haven't seen yet: http://www.robertstech.com/vivitar.htm -- Mark Roberts Photography a

Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

There was a thread on a similar lens. Got the Version 3 (manufactured by Komine) on hand for about 75 US$. Is this a good lens? Tim Another Norwegian.

Re: Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 (67mm)

However, itt doesn't have the aperture lever shield. I don't think I've ever seen a lens with this extra baffling, but I own very few non-Pentax lenses. I recently sold my Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 - it had the really long extended collar/flange to protect the aperture-con

Re: Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 (67mm)

Hi Fred, I see no baffling on the mount nor any evidence of machine work. I compared the mount to that of my M200/4, and it's identical. Both have a small shield next to the aperture lever, but nothing else that I would call a flange or baffle. I also have a Vivitar S! 90/2.5 macro, again a very

Re: Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 (67mm)

> Great lens, isn't it? ...as are nearly all the old VS1 lenses, in my humble opinion. > Too bad all those Canon, Nikon and Minolta digital users can't enjoy > them, eh? Well, their loss is our gain - . Fred

Re: Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 (67mm)

Vivitar S! 90/2.5 macro, again a very early version. It too > has a conventional k mount. However, itt doesn't have the aperture lever > shield. I don't think I've ever seen a lens with this extra baffling, but > I own very few non-Pentax lenses. > I recently sold my Vivit

Re: Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 (67mm)

Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Of course my earlier post should have read Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 >On Apr 21, 2005, at 10:32 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Great lens, isn't it? Too bad all those Canon, Nikon and Minolta digital users can't enjoy them, eh? I&#

Re: Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 (67mm)

<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >Of course my earlier post should have read Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 > >On Apr 21, 2005, at 10:32 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Great lens, isn't it? > Too bad all those Canon, Nikon and Minolta digital users can't enj

Re: Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 (67mm)

> I snapped some cherry tree blossoms and a lamp in front of my house. The > first cherry branch was shot in the macro mode at aboiut 120mm, f8. The > second branch was shot in normal mode at 210mm, f5.6. The lamp was shot > at 210mm, f3.5. All are handheld. Shutter speeds were in the area of >

Re: Vivitar Series 1 40-210/3.5 (67mm)

> The 40-210 S1 is an extremely rare lens, Paul. > (I know, it's not fair to make fun of a typo) Tell me about it... I took quite a (friendly) drubbing just a few days ago with my reference to the " FA* 865/1.4 "... () Fred

Re: Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 (67mm)

On 4/21/05, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Of course my earlier post should have read Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 It's still a nice lens... cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: Vivitar Series 1 40-210/3.5 (67mm)

On 4/21/05, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The above named Vivitar Series 1 zoom that I bought the other day on > ebay arrived in the mail yesterday. This is the first version of that > lens. It appears to be in very nice condition with beautiful glass. i > had a

Re: Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 (67mm)

Of course my earlier post should have read Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5 On Apr 21, 2005, at 10:32 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: The above named Vivitar Series 1 zoom that I bought the other day on ebay arrived in the mail yesterday. This is the first version of that lens. It appears to be in very

Vivitar Series 1 40-210/3.5 (67mm)

The above named Vivitar Series 1 zoom that I bought the other day on ebay arrived in the mail yesterday. This is the first version of that lens. It appears to be in very nice condition with beautiful glass. i had a few minutes to try it today, so I snapped some cherry tree blossoms and a lamp

Re: Vivitar Series 1 VMC 28mm F1.9 (M42) Lens Page is up

>> http://jcoconnell.com/temp/vs128mm.htm >> >> I promised this page for the SPOTMATIC mailing list based on some >> discussions there but I don't see why these other groups might not want >> to take a peek at it even if out of context (no context actually!) > Nicely done JCO, for a lens that dese

Re: Vivitar Series 1 VMC 28mm F1.9 (M42) Lens Page is up

IL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 10:00 PM Subject: Vivitar Series 1 VMC 28mm F1.9 (M42) Lens Page is up FYI: http://jcoconnell.com/temp/vs128mm.htm I promised this page for the SPOTMATIC mailing list based on some discussions there but I don't see why these other gro

Vivitar Series 1 VMC 28mm F1.9 (M42) Lens Page is up

FYI: http://jcoconnell.com/temp/vs128mm.htm I promised this page for the SPOTMATIC mailing list based on some discussions there but I don't see why these other groups might not want to take a peek at it even if out of context (no context actually!) Later, JCO

Re: Original Vivitar Series 1 lens repare problem...

I'll have to estimate the length, thanks I'll get the thing apart again and take some measurements. Alan Chan wrote: Anyone who's had these lenses or similar lenses apart know of a source for something that will replace them? Let me know the length and width of the spring and I'll see if I f

Re: Original Vivitar Series 1 lens repare problem...

Well, it is, but I've managed to put the lens back together with a "field expedient repair", I snipped off a bit of rubber band and stuffed it into the hole the spring and ball ride in. It took three attempts but I was able to get just enough rubber to keep the ball in contact with the raised c

Re: Original Vivitar Series 1 lens repare problem...

>Anyone who's had these lenses or similar lenses apart know of a source for >something that will replace them? Let me know the length and width of the spring and I'll see if I find anything that might work for you. = Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _

Re: Original Vivitar Series 1 lens repare problem...

On Sat, 08 Jan 2005 14:38:23 -0500, Peter J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No sooner do I start using my 35-85 Varifocal Zoom on my *ist-D then the > aperture ring > begins to become quite stiff and rough. No problem says I just open 'er > up and clean out > the mechanism, it's not like it's

Original Vivitar Series 1 lens repare problem...

No sooner do I start using my 35-85 Varifocal Zoom on my *ist-D then the aperture ring begins to become quite stiff and rough. No problem says I just open 'er up and clean out the mechanism, it's not like it's rocket science. So I get the lens mount and aperture ring off clean out the junk lube t

Re: Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm AF

erformance of your Tokina? t On 7/3/04 20:35, Shaun Canning wrote: Anybody know anything about the Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm f3/5-4.5 AF lens? I am on the lookout for another wideangle zoom in this range. I did have a Tokina 19-35 and stupidly sold it. Any opionio

Re: Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm AF

? t On 7/3/04 20:35, Shaun Canning wrote: > Anybody know anything about the Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm f3/5-4.5 AF > lens? I am on the lookout for another wideangle zoom in this range. I > did have a Tokina 19-35 and stupidly sold it. Any opionions/comparisons? > > Cheers > > Shaun

Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm AF

Anybody know anything about the Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm f3/5-4.5 AF lens? I am on the lookout for another wideangle zoom in this range. I did have a Tokina 19-35 and stupidly sold it. Any opionions/comparisons? Cheers Shaun -- _ Dr. Shaun Canning P.O

WTB: Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 Macro w/1:1 Macro Adaptor

Hello Everyone, I am currently looking to purchase a Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 Macro w/1:1 Macro Adaptor in Excellent+ Condition (Mechanics & Optics). Please contact me off-list at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you have this lens w/adapter and are considering selling it. Thanks! Jose R. Rodriguez

Re: Vivitar series 1 28mm 1.9 VS Pentax SMC K 28mm 3.5 VS Pentax SMC 28mm M 2.0

>From the three lenses you mention the K 28/3.5 is said to be the best (many consider it to be the best 28mm Pentax ever made). I guess (and it's nothing more than a guess) that it would have better flare control than the Vivitar. Also, the S1 lens focuses "the wrong way". I guess that everything d

Re: Vivitar series 1 28mm 1.9 VS Pentax SMC K 28mm 3.5 VS PentaxSMC 28mm M 2.0

on 08.06.03 5:48, Wayne Willis at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have a chance to buy only one of these lenses as the wife says only one. I > have not used any of them but do have the pentax 43mm limited and was > looking for something similar in terms of image quality, resolution and > flare contro

Re: Vivitar series 1 28mm 1.9 VS Pentax SMC K 28mm 3.5 VS Pentax SMC 28mm M 2.0

I can vouch for the 28/1.9, it`s splendid. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: "Wayne Willis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pdml" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 8:48 PM Subject: Vivitar series 1 28mm 1.9 VS Pen

Vivitar series 1 28mm 1.9 VS Pentax SMC K 28mm 3.5 VS Pentax SMC 28mm M 2.0

Hi I have a chance to buy only one of these lenses as the wife says only one. I have not used any of them but do have the pentax 43mm limited and was looking for something similar in terms of image quality, resolution and flare control. I would love to here from people in this group who have used t

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