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yusuf · 02-05-2013, 09:21 PM

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I was looking at ebay for any A f2.8 lens for parts (looking for a mount). Although I couldn't find anything for parts, I came across Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 MACRO1:6 in A mount. Any idea about this lens? I couldn't find much info expect one line at (Great Vivitar 28mm Bestiary)

This one with A contacts and 52mm filter thread.

Ebay link here, Sharp Pentax PK A R Mount 28mm MC F 2 8 Vivitar Lens MACRO1 6 Japan Caps EX | eBay

Thanks

**boriscleto** · 02-05-2013, 09:30 PM - **1 Like**

Other than the fact that it is a Samyang the only thing I can say is at 1:6 it is not even a close up lens let alone a macro. Looks like it has a nasty 'Ricoh' pin as well. Dented filter ring too.

$70 seems a bit much.

post_eos · 02-05-2013, 11:39 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

$70 seems a bit much.

+1. $70 is too much.

yusuf · 02-06-2013, 12:33 AM

Thanks, I also thought so. How much will you pay for it? Or even a basic question, will you buy?

davidsyd · 02-06-2013, 03:53 AM

I recently bought a pentax M28mm 2.8 manual lens. its really good in sharpness and color.

Lloydy · 02-06-2013, 04:06 AM

I like the Vivitar 28 close focus, I have three ( Pentax, Canon & Minolta ) and I rate it as one of the very best third party lenses. It's not a true macro, it is what it says - close focus, and it's good at that.
As for US prices, I don't know? but $70 for one that isn't mint seems way too much. Here in the UK I have paid no more than £30 ( app $45 ) for an excellent copy.
A good copy wont disappoint you.

elliott · 02-06-2013, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by Lloydy

I like the Vivitar 28 close focus, I have three ( Pentax, Canon & Minolta ) and I rate it as one of the very best third party lenses. It's not a true macro, it is what it says - close focus, and it's good at that.
As for US prices, I don't know? but $70 for one that isn't mint seems way too much. Here in the UK I have paid no more than £30 ( app $45 ) for an excellent copy.
A good copy wont disappoint you.

Do you mean that Samyang version or the Kiron and Komine ones? There is probably a big difference between those two and the one in that listing.

I wouldn't give more than $10 for the Samyang.

yusuf · 02-06-2013, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by Lloydy

I like the Vivitar 28 close focus, I have three ( Pentax, Canon & Minolta ) and I rate it as one of the very best third party lenses. It's not a true macro, it is what it says - close focus, and it's good at that.
As for US prices, I don't know? but $70 for one that isn't mint seems way too much. Here in the UK I have paid no more than £30 ( app $45 ) for an excellent copy.
A good copy wont disappoint you.

This is not a close focus variant.

Lloydy · 02-07-2013, 03:19 AM

Originally posted by elliott

Do you mean that Samyang version or the Kiron and Komine ones? There is probably a big difference between those two and the one in that listing.

I wouldn't give more than $10 for the Samyang.

Absolutely, I didn't make myself very clear there. Those last versions by Samyang are a completely different lens, and while there are still cheap Kiron / komine lenses about I would look for them instead.

02-05-2013, 09:21 PM	#1
yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497	Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 MACRO1:6 Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I was looking at ebay for any A f2.8 lens for parts (looking for a mount). Although I couldn't find anything for parts, I came across Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 MACRO1:6 in A mount. Any idea about this lens? I couldn't find much info expect one line at (Great Vivitar 28mm Bestiary) This one with A contacts and 52mm filter thread. Ebay link here, Sharp Pentax PK A R Mount 28mm MC F 2 8 Vivitar Lens MACRO1 6 Japan Caps EX \| eBay Thanks

02-05-2013, 09:30 PM - 1 Like	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Other than the fact that it is a Samyang the only thing I can say is at 1:6 it is not even a close up lens let alone a macro. Looks like it has a nasty 'Ricoh' pin as well. Dented filter ring too. $70 seems a bit much. Last edited by boriscleto; 02-05-2013 at 09:38 PM.

02-05-2013, 11:39 PM	#3
post_eos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Riverside CA Photos: Albums Posts: 269	Originally posted by boriscleto $70 seems a bit much. +1. $70 is too much.

02-06-2013, 12:33 AM	#4
yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497 Original Poster	Thanks, I also thought so. How much will you pay for it? Or even a basic question, will you buy?

02-06-2013, 03:53 AM	#5
davidsyd Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 77	I recently bought a pentax M28mm 2.8 manual lens. its really good in sharpness and color.

02-06-2013, 04:06 AM	#6
Lloydy Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK Posts: 1,114	I like the Vivitar 28 close focus, I have three ( Pentax, Canon & Minolta ) and I rate it as one of the very best third party lenses. It's not a true macro, it is what it says - close focus, and it's good at that. As for US prices, I don't know? but $70 for one that isn't mint seems way too much. Here in the UK I have paid no more than £30 ( app $45 ) for an excellent copy. A good copy wont disappoint you.

02-06-2013, 12:48 PM	#7
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	Originally posted by Lloydy I like the Vivitar 28 close focus, I have three ( Pentax, Canon & Minolta ) and I rate it as one of the very best third party lenses. It's not a true macro, it is what it says - close focus, and it's good at that. As for US prices, I don't know? but $70 for one that isn't mint seems way too much. Here in the UK I have paid no more than £30 ( app $45 ) for an excellent copy. A good copy wont disappoint you. Do you mean that Samyang version or the Kiron and Komine ones? There is probably a big difference between those two and the one in that listing. I wouldn't give more than $10 for the Samyang.

02-06-2013, 08:33 PM	#8
yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lloydy I like the Vivitar 28 close focus, I have three ( Pentax, Canon & Minolta ) and I rate it as one of the very best third party lenses. It's not a true macro, it is what it says - close focus, and it's good at that. As for US prices, I don't know? but $70 for one that isn't mint seems way too much. Here in the UK I have paid no more than £30 ( app $45 ) for an excellent copy. A good copy wont disappoint you. This is not a close focus variant.

02-07-2013, 03:19 AM	#9
Lloydy Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK Posts: 1,114	Originally posted by elliott Do you mean that Samyang version or the Kiron and Komine ones? There is probably a big difference between those two and the one in that listing. I wouldn't give more than $10 for the Samyang. Absolutely, I didn't make myself very clear there. Those last versions by Samyang are a completely different lens, and while there are still cheap Kiron / komine lenses about I would look for them instead.