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06-07-2008, 11:25 AM   #1
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Vivitar 28-200 f3.5

Just picked up a Vivitar 28-200 f3.5,

Is it a keeper? I could not find a review on it.

06-07-2008, 03:29 PM   #2
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Since you have the lens you could take some pictures to see if you like it or not.
06-07-2008, 03:58 PM   #3
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Yes, I'm doing that today!

But I wanted other opinions also.

I found a few reviews through a google search.


QuoteOriginally posted by ddhytz Quote
Since you have the lens you could take some pictures to see if you like it or not.
06-08-2008, 10:55 AM   #4
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I also picked one up today, for £20 and it's mint!

I've modified the shield ( hacksaw and file job ! )to allow it to mount on my K10 and it works a treat .

It's a heavy old thing, but it does feel "right", although it's been many years since I had a one touch, manual focus, zoom lens. But I've rattled off a few shots with it and I think it's a lens I'll keep.

There's a review on the Pentax forum at DP Review, and they rate it as a decent lens.

Vivitar 28-200 F3.5-5.3 Kiron/Kobori: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

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Selection taken with the Vivitar (Series 1 ? ) 28 - 200 1:3.5 - 5.3


Standing in deep shadow when the picture was taken


Taken at 28mm - apature on A - camera on Tav


Same as above, just zoomed in to 200mm


52mm - f 3.5 - 1/350 - ISO 100


Macro, can't find exif?


Directly into strong sunlight.


Indoors, macro, no flash

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