Vivitar 70-210mm series 1

There are six versions of the manual focus vivitar series 1 vs1 70 210 zoom lenses, all of which can be distinguished apart from each other visually and their manufacturers can be identified by using their serial numbers. I switch to mf on my k100d body for most shots in the series, af switch for trap focus will be harder with the heavy weight on this lens. Vivitar 70 210 series 1 komine macro zoom lens extreme macro. Series 1 is considered by vivitar a series of highend lenses. Vivitar corporation was a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of photographic and optical equipment originally based in santa monica, california. I had impressive experience with the v1 of the vivitar series 1 70 210 f3. I have one of these, research indicates this is the first of four or five versions andor manufacturers. Vivitar zoom macroclose up lenses 70210mm focal ebay. Deciphering vivitar serial numbers this coding system is for all vivitar series 1 lenses, not just the 70 210, but. Vivitar came out with series 1 line of lenses in 1975 that was designed to compete with any highend lens on the market. This version also had the most impressive close focusing capability.

Jul 08, 2019 the vivitar series 1 zooms, of which the 70 210mm f3. Ive owned all the 70 210mm series 1 lenses except the very last. Variants 1 5 left to right of the vivitar series 1 70 210 macro zoom. Nov 14, 2015 the first vivitar series 1 70210mm was introduced in mid 70s and was built by legendary kiron serial starts with 22. I had impressive experience with the v1 of the vivitar series 1 70210 f3. Actually, a few of those shots were with a 90mm vivitar series 1 lens and 50mm 1. Ive owned all the 70210mm series 1 lenses except the very last.

Deciphering vivitar serial numbers this coding system is for all vivitar series 1 lenses, not just the 70210, but. Find great deals on ebay for vivitar 70 210 series 1 and vivitar series 1 70 210 mint. There are at least five known versions from different manufacturers all sold under the vivitar brand. There are six versions of the manual focus vivitar series 1 vs1 70210 zoom lenses, all of which can be distinguished apart from each other visually and their manufacturers can be identified by using their serial numbers. The older vivitar series one lens photography forums. This lens still amazes me with its performance on both digital and film. View and download vivitar series 1 lens 70210mm f3. Apocryphal data suggests this version was made by kino precision kiron in december, 1978.

It boosts light transmission, ensures sharp and high contrast images, minimizes ghosting and flares. Like many vivitar lenses, it was made for vivitar by fourth parties, and its design varied over the years. The 70210mm offers an outstanding optics in a highly versatile package. Only optical drawbacks are some fringing wide open and it is not as contrary wide open as it could be. I also remember having given away prototype models of a vivitar 100mm f2. As i said above, there were several versions of this lens and there were several manufacturers involved in making them. Macro a lens with better closeup focusing capabilities in.

Vivitar had contracts with different companies for their series 1 line lenses. The vivitar 70 210mm series 1 is the classic of classics of thirdparty lenses. Find great deals on ebay for vivitar 70210 series 1 and vivitar series 1 70210 mint. The 70 210mm offers an outstanding optics in a highly versatile package. Vivitar 70210 series 1 macro zoom lenses mark roberts. They were meant to combine primelevel optical performance and a quick maximum aperture with the versatility of a zoom lens. Here is a crop from a shot i made with the vivitar series1 70210mm f. Vivitar 70 210 is one of many lenses that we use for macro, and gives a 1. This one is made by kiron and looks like a serious chunk of glass.

The first vivitar series 1 70210mm was introduced in mid 70s and was built by legendary kiron serial starts with 22. Vivitar series 1 70300mm af zoom lens and 840 af zoom flash. The 1st two digits or first one digit, in the case of 6 or 9 designate the manufacturer. After doing some internet research it seems the versions were. The best combination of quality services, vast selection, knowledgeable staff and competitive pricing. This is the komine made version of the series 1 70210 and many think it is the best of the bunch. Any of the autofocus series 1 lenses should be avoided, as should any of the ones that have maximum apertures of f4. This coding system is for all vivitar series 1 lenses, not just the 70210, but it is only valid for lenses made from the early 1970s up to around 1990. Among other innovations, it is notable as the first macro focusing zoom lens. Photos tom fuller, 2000 my first encounter with a vivitar series 1 lens goes back more than 15 years to the 600mm solid cat, one of the slickest supertelephotos ever made. Stadium security kept me from getting any closer to this zydeco performer, but vivitars series 1 70300mm zoom adequately pulled in the subject at 200mm. Voigtlander heliar classic 50mm f2 adapted to the sony a6000. They were designed to compete with the best offerings of the major camera and lens manufacturers and although they were priced high at the time, they were sold in high numbers to the photographers. Cant wait to put it on my gh1 and see what it can do.

Before the advent of the 70 210mm series 1 lens, there were acceptable zoom lenses but none had a macro focusing capability. There is a slight drop in resolution on the edges of the frame. Conversion of the minolta mount was a breeze but the one with canon fd mount required more machining and was a little more time consuming in order to obtain accurate. One was originally minolta md mount and the other was canon fd mount. The vivitar series 1 lenses are fantastic lenses when found in good condition and cheap. What are the best and worst of vivitar and series 1 lenses.

Aug 01, 2000 stadium security kept me from getting any closer to this zydeco performer, but vivitar s series 1 70300mm zoom adequately pulled in the subject at 200mm. It happened to be the vivitar 70 210mm series 1 f3. Taken from mark roberts website, heres how you can decipher your serial number. Since 2008, the vivitar name serves as sakar internationals house brand for digital imaging, optics, mobile accessories, and audio products. Vivitar zoom macroclose up lenses 70210mm focal for sale ebay. The vivitar 70210mm series 1 is a classic amongst thirdparty lenses, and probably the best known and reputable lens in the series 1 line of lenses.

After the five versions shown here, vivitar sold some really poor lenses under the series 1 label, which all but destroyed the prestige of the brand. Like many vivitar lenses, it was made for vivitar by fourth parties, and its design. Find great deals on ebay for vivitar 70210 and vivitar 70210 2. A novel solution to the close focusing zoom problem was suggested by the fact that the zooming elements in a zoom lens are designed to move with respect to each other.

It takes 67mm filters and has a unique macro focusing mechanism. The vivitar 70210mm series 1 is the classic of classics of thirdparty lenses. Jun 30, 2011 most of the vivitar series 1 lenses are as good or better than some of the lenses made by the big camera makers and some are not. Discussion in canon fd started by timwitt, aug 16, 2009.