New Arrivals: Vivitar 135/2.8 (M42) (First of three)

stevebrot · 02-26-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally posted by Jewelltrail

Steve:

How are you able to adjust aperture settings for this lens on the K10d? Thanks.

EDIT: Please disregard--I have found the somewhat hidden manual switch behind the aperture ring--for a second I thought I had one of those lenses which could not be stopped down without hacking or jamming the pin--I feel much better now--off to shoot.

I am looking forward to seeing your results. Enjoy!

Steve

IS050 · 02-26-2009, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I saw that. I also saw one on eBay in apparently excellent condition that went for only $15.50 today!

(Vivitar 200mm F3.5 M42 ScrewMount K20D K10D K200D - eBay (item 120379196099 end time Feb-22-09 15:55:28 PST))

Steve

Hi Steve, I was the lucky one you who picks up this lens. I also have the M200 F.4 and was not really looking for another 200mm, but since I have shooting more with takumar, it would be just little easier to have another M42 lens without the need of taken out the adapter. We should all post our result here to share. Hope my lens will be here soon.

Dave

stevebrot · 02-26-2009, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by IS050

Hi Steve, I was the lucky one you who picks up this lens. I also have the M200 F.4 and was not really looking for another 200mm, but since I have shooting more with takumar, it would be just little easier to have another M42 lens without the need of taken out the adapter. We should all post our result here to share. Hope my lens will be here soon.

Dave

That is funny. I missed the bid and the lens ends up a few miles south of me.

I am really looking forward to taking delivery of mine. It should be here by Monday. The 135/2.8 is such a gem, I guess my expectations are pretty high. We will see how it stacks up against the Pentax-M 200/4.

Steve

IS050 · 02-26-2009, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

That is funny. I missed the bid and the lens ends up a few miles south of me.

I am really looking forward to taking delivery of mine. It should be here by Monday. The 135/2.8 is such a gem, I guess my expectations are pretty high. We will see how it stacks up against the Pentax-M 200/4.

Steve

So the lens still ends up in this northwest corner! haha

Two thing we know so far in compared to the M200, the Vivitar is half stop faster and heavier. I think the IQ should be just as good if not better.

Dave

Last edited by IS050; 02-26-2009 at 09:05 PM.

Miserere · 02-26-2009, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by IS050

Two thing we know so far in compared to the M200, the Vivitar is half stop faster and heavier.

Sorry Dave, but f/3.5 is only 1/3 stop faster than f/4

.

IS050 · 02-26-2009, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by Miserere

Sorry Dave, but f/3.5 is only 1/3 stop faster than f/4

.

Opps...

Dave

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02-26-2009, 09:59 AM	#16
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	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. Originally posted by Jewelltrail Steve: How are you able to adjust aperture settings for this lens on the K10d? Thanks. EDIT: Please disregard--I have found the somewhat hidden manual switch behind the aperture ring--for a second I thought I had one of those lenses which could not be stopped down without hacking or jamming the pin--I feel much better now--off to shoot. I am looking forward to seeing your results. Enjoy! Steve

02-26-2009, 02:21 PM	#17
IS050 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stumptown Photos: Gallery Posts: 434	Originally posted by stevebrot I saw that. I also saw one on eBay in apparently excellent condition that went for only $15.50 today! (Vivitar 200mm F3.5 M42 ScrewMount K20D K10D K200D - eBay (item 120379196099 end time Feb-22-09 15:55:28 PST)) Steve Hi Steve, I was the lucky one you who picks up this lens. I also have the M200 F.4 and was not really looking for another 200mm, but since I have shooting more with takumar, it would be just little easier to have another M42 lens without the need of taken out the adapter. We should all post our result here to share. Hope my lens will be here soon. Dave

02-26-2009, 02:58 PM	#18
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by IS050 Hi Steve, I was the lucky one you who picks up this lens. I also have the M200 F.4 and was not really looking for another 200mm, but since I have shooting more with takumar, it would be just little easier to have another M42 lens without the need of taken out the adapter. We should all post our result here to share. Hope my lens will be here soon. Dave That is funny. I missed the bid and the lens ends up a few miles south of me. I am really looking forward to taking delivery of mine. It should be here by Monday. The 135/2.8 is such a gem, I guess my expectations are pretty high. We will see how it stacks up against the Pentax-M 200/4. Steve

02-26-2009, 03:29 PM	#19
IS050 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stumptown Photos: Gallery Posts: 434	Originally posted by stevebrot That is funny. I missed the bid and the lens ends up a few miles south of me. I am really looking forward to taking delivery of mine. It should be here by Monday. The 135/2.8 is such a gem, I guess my expectations are pretty high. We will see how it stacks up against the Pentax-M 200/4. Steve So the lens still ends up in this northwest corner! haha Two thing we know so far in compared to the M200, the Vivitar is half stop faster and heavier. I think the IQ should be just as good if not better. Dave Last edited by IS050; 02-26-2009 at 09:05 PM.

02-26-2009, 10:18 PM	#20
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by IS050 Two thing we know so far in compared to the M200, the Vivitar is half stop faster and heavier. Sorry Dave, but f/3.5 is only 1/3 stop faster than f/4 .

02-26-2009, 10:56 PM	#21
IS050 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stumptown Photos: Gallery Posts: 434	Originally posted by Miserere Sorry Dave, but f/3.5 is only 1/3 stop faster than f/4 . Opps... Dave