Vivitar (Bower) 85mm F1.4 Review

A quality prime for under $330!

By PF Staff in Review Announcements on May 15, 2011

The Vivitar 85mm F1.4, also produced under the Bower and Samyang brands, is a cheaper manual-focus alternative to the more expensive Sigma 85mm F1.4 and used Pentax FA*/A* 85mm lenses.

Considering its low pricetag of $329.50, the lens holds its ground very well against the Sigma and Pentax lenses.  See our review for details as well as sample images!

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