How is the Kiron 28-210mm lens? its called the 'Cult Classic'.

tasha_22 · 06-14-2007, 08:42 AM

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Hi! All any experience with this?

ivoire · 06-14-2007, 09:39 AM

i have the 80-200 and 28-70mm kiron lenses. for the buck, they are hard to beat. i suspect the 28-210 will be no different. go here if you want to see 2 recent shots (1 each lens) and decide if image quality is up to your standards:

ShutterPoint Photography - Lead Singer

ShutterPoint Photography - Ghost in the Shell

this site has pics with 28-210mm

Kiron

this guy is selling the vivitar/kiron 105mm new. make an offer if interested.

eBay: Vivitar Series 1 105mm Telephoto Macro Lens Pentax K (item 180130170706 end time Jun-20-07 09:46:11 PDT)

if u decide you don't want the 28-210, i may be interested.

xtriky · 06-14-2007, 05:39 PM

I saw a Kiron 28-120mm 1:3.5-5.6 Macro with K/AR on the barrel in a local shop. However, when I tried to mount it in my K110D it did not fit !! Did I do something wrong? Does the K/AR mean Pentax K mount or not? Can someone help me please. Thanks

xtriky · 06-14-2007, 07:05 PM

Just check some websites and it seems K/AR is Konica mount. Can someone confirm?

vinzer · 06-14-2007, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by xtriky

I saw a Kiron 28-120mm 1:3.5-5.6 Macro with K/AR on the barrel in a local shop. However, when I tried to mount it in my K110D it did not fit !! Did I do something wrong? Does the K/AR mean Pentax K mount or not? Can someone help me please. Thanks

I believe K/AR lenses are those lenses with a slightly different mount, and is made by Ricoh (hence the R). I've read about how people have been running into problems using these lenses, and I'd avoid it if I were you.

clm · 06-16-2007, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by xtriky

Just check some websites and it seems K/AR is Konica mount. Can someone confirm?

You are correct.

pleo · 06-21-2007, 04:41 AM

the Kiron 28-210 has been the 1st lens with this focal length.
Opticlly not as good as the Vivitar then (which has been the best superzoom in those days).
Build quality is really good with all Kiron lenses.

Optically the 28-70, 105 macro, 4/70-210 are better.
All infos from old lens tests in the '80s.....

:-) P

06-14-2007, 08:42 AM	#1
tasha_22 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 241	How is the Kiron 28-210mm lens? its called the 'Cult Classic'. 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. Hi! All any experience with this?

06-14-2007, 09:39 AM	#2
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	i have the 80-200 and 28-70mm kiron lenses. for the buck, they are hard to beat. i suspect the 28-210 will be no different. go here if you want to see 2 recent shots (1 each lens) and decide if image quality is up to your standards: ShutterPoint Photography - Lead Singer ShutterPoint Photography - Ghost in the Shell this site has pics with 28-210mm Kiron this guy is selling the vivitar/kiron 105mm new. make an offer if interested. eBay: Vivitar Series 1 105mm Telephoto Macro Lens Pentax K (item 180130170706 end time Jun-20-07 09:46:11 PDT) if u decide you don't want the 28-210, i may be interested. Last edited by ivoire; 06-14-2007 at 10:07 AM. Reason: more info

06-14-2007, 05:39 PM	#3
xtriky Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Norman, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	I saw a Kiron 28-120mm 1:3.5-5.6 Macro with K/AR on the barrel in a local shop. However, when I tried to mount it in my K110D it did not fit !! Did I do something wrong? Does the K/AR mean Pentax K mount or not? Can someone help me please. Thanks Last edited by xtriky; 06-14-2007 at 05:58 PM.

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xtriky Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Norman, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	Just check some websites and it seems K/AR is Konica mount. Can someone confirm?

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vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by xtriky I saw a Kiron 28-120mm 1:3.5-5.6 Macro with K/AR on the barrel in a local shop. However, when I tried to mount it in my K110D it did not fit !! Did I do something wrong? Does the K/AR mean Pentax K mount or not? Can someone help me please. Thanks I believe K/AR lenses are those lenses with a slightly different mount, and is made by Ricoh (hence the R). I've read about how people have been running into problems using these lenses, and I'd avoid it if I were you.

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clm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 220	Originally posted by xtriky Just check some websites and it seems K/AR is Konica mount. Can someone confirm? You are correct.

06-21-2007, 04:41 AM	#7
pleo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamburg Posts: 116	the Kiron 28-210 has been the 1st lens with this focal length. Opticlly not as good as the Vivitar then (which has been the best superzoom in those days). Build quality is really good with all Kiron lenses. Optically the 28-70, 105 macro, 4/70-210 are better. All infos from old lens tests in the '80s..... :-) P

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