Wohooo!!!! won the Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.5 macro.

Voe · 04-20-2008, 07:53 PM

Can't wait to get my hands on this one.

jsherman999 · 04-20-2008, 09:14 PM

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Congratulations! You just bought some of the best glass you can put on a K mount.
It's my favorite lens.

I notice you have some esoteric and high quality glass in your sig there - this is going to fit
in very nicely!

Here's some 'lens porn' to tide you over

Buddha Jones · 04-20-2008, 09:33 PM

$220... man, and I think I bought mine for like $150 or something new-old stock. I love it!

jsherman999 · 04-20-2008, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

$220... man, and I think I bought mine for like $150 or something new-old stock. I love it!

Think I've seen them go as high as $375 for mint new-old-stock, so he got a bit of a bargain even.

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Voe · 04-20-2008, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

$220... man, and I think I bought mine for like $150 or something new-old stock. I love it!

Yeah, but when was that? The prices of these lenses have skyrocketed recently

( I bought my Komine made Vivitar 55mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1 a year ago for $60USD mint, not you can get it for around $150USD if you can find one.

Buddha Jones · 04-20-2008, 09:39 PM

Nope, I take that back, I just checked my history, I paid $200 for it back in May 2007.

Voe · 04-20-2008, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

.

Congratulations! You just bought some of the best glass you can put on a K mount.
It's my favorite lens.

I notice you have some esoteric and high quality glass in your sig there - this is going to fit
in very nicely!

Here's some 'lens porn' to tide you over

Thanks for the image it makes me drool

BTW I noticed in your sig that you have the Vivitar 28 2.8 Close Focus. Have you compared this one to other 28mm lenses?
I have compared a few other lenses to my Tokina RMC 28mm f/2.8 and nothing could beat it (including the SMC Takumar 28mm 3.5).

Cheers,

Voe

jsherman999 · 04-20-2008, 09:56 PM

Originally posted by Voe

Thanks for the image it makes me drool

BTW I noticed in your sig that you have the Vivitar 28 2.8 Close Focus. Have you compared this one to other 28mm lenses?
I have compared a few other lenses to my Tokina RMC 28mm f/2.8 and nothing could beat it (including the SMC Takumar 28mm 3.5).

Cheers,

Voe

You know your stuff. Yeah, I compared it to the SMC-M 28, a Tamron 28, and one other, I forget the brand. It was better than all of them. No idea how it compares to the Tokina, though.

Mine's made by Komine, and I really like it (it's survived several sales - just can't let it go

Here are a couple shots I have handy:

Voe · 04-20-2008, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

You know your stuff. Yeah, I compared it to the SMC-M 28, a Tamron 28, and one other, I forget the brand. It was better than all of them. No idea how it compares to the Tokina, though.

Mine's made by Komine, and I really like it (it's survived several sales - just can't let it go

Here are a couple shots I have handy:

WOW, is all I can say!!
I must get this lens!!!!
Thanks for posting these!

TourDeForce · 04-20-2008, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by Voe

WOW, is all I can say!!
I must get this lens!!!!
Thanks for posting these!

Dang! That is some nice glass in that 28mm. I like it a lot.

<=== (* Checks change bucket to see if there's enough for a new lens yet... *)

Igilligan · 04-20-2008, 10:50 PM

Congrats on your new Vivi Series 1... you got it at the perfect time.

I love mine... I have had it a couple of months and it is my favorite lens to play around with. The only other lens fighting for time right now is my tamron 28-75...
And the bug and blooms are bursting out right now

leadbelly · 04-21-2008, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

You know your stuff. Yeah, I compared it to the SMC-M 28, a Tamron 28, and one other, I forget the brand. It was better than all of them. No idea how it compares to the Tokina, though.

Mine's made by Komine, and I really like it (it's survived several sales - just can't let it go

Here are a couple shots I have handy:

Oh my, the Viv 28/2.8 close focus shot these?! I have one lying around, not seeing much use (it belonged to my dad). I almost, ALMOST, gave it away last week in exchange for a camera strap worth $9! Good thing I saw your post Jay, I was on the verge of letting it go cheap (you know why...).

KaraSinek · 04-21-2008, 07:21 AM

You bought a good lens,
here is a sample frpm my gallery,

ricosuave · 04-21-2008, 08:09 AM

congrats on your new addition.

thePiRaTE!! · 04-21-2008, 08:11 AM

Woah, nice shots all. For the price, its clear these lenses are a bargain. I have a question though, how is the build quality/feel of these guys? I only ask because I've recently filled the focal ranges in question here and don't carry extra glass - but if they felt as good as they looked, I could justify those prices as 'back-up' or something, hehe.

@Jsherman999 - can you tell me the minimum object distance on that 28? I'd like to stack it up against the Zeiss 25 when mine gets back, your samples look high quality!

04-20-2008, 07:53 PM	#1
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 719	Wohooo!!!! won the Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.5 macro. Can't wait to get my hands on this one.

04-20-2008, 09:56 PM	#8
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by Voe Thanks for the image it makes me drool BTW I noticed in your sig that you have the Vivitar 28 2.8 Close Focus. Have you compared this one to other 28mm lenses? I have compared a few other lenses to my Tokina RMC 28mm f/2.8 and nothing could beat it (including the SMC Takumar 28mm 3.5). Cheers, Voe You know your stuff. Yeah, I compared it to the SMC-M 28, a Tamron 28, and one other, I forget the brand. It was better than all of them. No idea how it compares to the Tokina, though. Mine's made by Komine, and I really like it (it's survived several sales - just can't let it go Here are a couple shots I have handy: Last edited by jsherman999; 04-20-2008 at 10:04 PM.

04-20-2008, 10:50 PM	#11
Igilligan Guest	Happy happy day! Congrats on your new Vivi Series 1... you got it at the perfect time. I love mine... I have had it a couple of months and it is my favorite lens to play around with. The only other lens fighting for time right now is my tamron 28-75... And the bug and blooms are bursting out right now

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04-20-2008, 09:14 PM	#2
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	. Congratulations! You just bought some of the best glass you can put on a K mount. It's my favorite lens. I notice you have some esoteric and high quality glass in your sig there - this is going to fit in very nicely! Here's some 'lens porn' to tide you over

04-20-2008, 09:33 PM	#3
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	$220... man, and I think I bought mine for like $150 or something new-old stock. I love it!

04-20-2008, 09:36 PM	#4
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by Buddha Jones $220... man, and I think I bought mine for like $150 or something new-old stock. I love it! Think I've seen them go as high as $375 for mint new-old-stock, so he got a bit of a bargain even. .

04-20-2008, 09:37 PM	#5
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 719 Original Poster	Originally posted by Buddha Jones $220... man, and I think I bought mine for like $150 or something new-old stock. I love it! Yeah, but when was that? The prices of these lenses have skyrocketed recently ( I bought my Komine made Vivitar 55mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1 a year ago for $60USD mint, not you can get it for around $150USD if you can find one.

04-20-2008, 09:39 PM	#6
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Nope, I take that back, I just checked my history, I paid $200 for it back in May 2007.

04-20-2008, 09:43 PM	#7
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 719 Original Poster	Originally posted by jsherman999 . Congratulations! You just bought some of the best glass you can put on a K mount. It's my favorite lens. I notice you have some esoteric and high quality glass in your sig there - this is going to fit in very nicely! Here's some 'lens porn' to tide you over Thanks for the image it makes me drool BTW I noticed in your sig that you have the Vivitar 28 2.8 Close Focus. Have you compared this one to other 28mm lenses? I have compared a few other lenses to my Tokina RMC 28mm f/2.8 and nothing could beat it (including the SMC Takumar 28mm 3.5). Cheers, Voe

04-20-2008, 10:07 PM	#9
Voe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 719 Original Poster	Originally posted by jsherman999 You know your stuff. Yeah, I compared it to the SMC-M 28, a Tamron 28, and one other, I forget the brand. It was better than all of them. No idea how it compares to the Tokina, though. Mine's made by Komine, and I really like it (it's survived several sales - just can't let it go Here are a couple shots I have handy: WOW, is all I can say!! I must get this lens!!!! Thanks for posting these!

04-20-2008, 10:43 PM	#10
TourDeForce Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 514	Originally posted by Voe WOW, is all I can say!! I must get this lens!!!! Thanks for posting these! Dang! That is some nice glass in that 28mm. I like it a lot. <=== (* Checks change bucket to see if there's enough for a new lens yet... *)

04-21-2008, 07:14 AM	#12
leadbelly Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 597	Originally posted by jsherman999 You know your stuff. Yeah, I compared it to the SMC-M 28, a Tamron 28, and one other, I forget the brand. It was better than all of them. No idea how it compares to the Tokina, though. Mine's made by Komine, and I really like it (it's survived several sales - just can't let it go Here are a couple shots I have handy: Oh my, the Viv 28/2.8 close focus shot these?! I have one lying around, not seeing much use (it belonged to my dad). I almost, ALMOST, gave it away last week in exchange for a camera strap worth $9! Good thing I saw your post Jay, I was on the verge of letting it go cheap (you know why...).

04-21-2008, 07:21 AM	#13
KaraSinek New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Turkey Photos: Gallery Posts: 5	You bought a good lens, here is a sample frpm my gallery,

04-21-2008, 08:09 AM	#14
ricosuave Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 298	congrats on your new addition.

04-21-2008, 08:11 AM	#15
thePiRaTE!! Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 942	Woah, nice shots all. For the price, its clear these lenses are a bargain. I have a question though, how is the build quality/feel of these guys? I only ask because I've recently filled the focal ranges in question here and don't carry extra glass - but if they felt as good as they looked, I could justify those prices as 'back-up' or something, hehe. @Jsherman999 - can you tell me the minimum object distance on that 28? I'd like to stack it up against the Zeiss 25 when mine gets back, your samples look high quality!