RE: Opinions Vivitar Series-1 24-70 f3.8-4.8

2002-06-03 Thread HUDERER Bernd
Paul F. Stregevsky wrote: when doesn't this happen ? Only if the sun is at your back. about my statement: But there is a disadvantage: It has big troubles with flare. If there is a light source not even in the picture area but nearby you get tremendous flare. Hi Paul, I meant: if the

Re: Opinions Vivitar Series-1 24-70 f3.8-4.8

2002-06-02 Thread W.Xato
Bob, if you like the 24mm length like I do it was one of my favorite lens until it stopped zooming. It is very sharp at 24mm but with some vignetting at the wider apertures. Sharpness falls at 70mm but it's still contrasty. A great walking-around lens. Warren PS and a great buy at that price