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pencilnink · 06-15-2011, 11:53 AM

Hehe, those are all actually my business partner's cars. I had to bring a carseat friendly car that day so my W203 is parked is a few spots away.

**rparmar** · 06-15-2011, 04:22 PM

Mike, super nice bug work there.

**cheekygeek** · 06-15-2011, 05:14 PM

Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 Macro (K-mount on my K-x)
I will keep this lens until I die. In fact, I may have them bury it with me.

Bleeding Hearts:

**.a.t.** · 06-18-2011, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by cheekygeek

Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 Macro (K-mount on my K-x)
I will keep this lens until I die. In fact, I may have them bury it with me.

I feel the same way about mine!
Flowers are my favorite subject, and my (M42) Series 1 90 is my favorite lens for flowers.

From my 90, more Bleeding Hearts (I like the color of yours better

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pcarfan · 06-27-2011, 03:31 AM

OP mentioned "Possibly the thread could include the rebranded equivalents such as the Lester Dines and the Rokinons etc.".

The Kiron 28/2 is the same as some variants of Vivitar and it has a 55mm flter thread and made in japan.

Samples: All taken wideopen at F2.

**rparmar** · 06-27-2011, 04:32 AM

Pretty good for f/2 though I would never shoot it at that aperture. This lens tightens up a lot when stopped down -- at f/4 it is very good indeed.

pcarfan · 06-27-2011, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by rparmar

Pretty good for f/2 though I would never shoot it at that aperture. This lens tightens up a lot when stopped down -- at f/4 it is very good indeed.

Thanks...it definitely improves when stopped down. However, I got this lens for it's f2 aperture as I have two great zooms that covers 28mm at f2.8. But, it's size is pretty small, so may be I should consider using it more stopped down as it could be a nice addition when I go out with my DA21 and FA43 due to it's small size as well.

**rparmar** · 06-28-2011, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by pcarfan

Thanks...it definitely improves when stopped down. However, I got this lens for it's f2 aperture as I have two great zooms that covers 28mm at f2.8. But, it's size is pretty small, so may be I should consider using it more stopped down as it could be a nice addition when I go out with my DA21 and FA43 due to it's small size as well.

That's basically what I do. When I want a versatile wide angle I take the DA 12-24. But if I know I'm just doing street shooting (sometimes happens) I take a Vivitar 24/2 and pretend its fastest aperture is f/4. (I use the 24 since it's an "A" and my 28/2 isn't.)

theunartist · 06-29-2011, 05:24 PM

135/2.8 Close Focusing

**.a.t.** · 06-29-2011, 09:55 PM

And a beautiful coat, as well. I love shots of best friends.

And I like the striking colors in the flower shot, too.

Tim

theunartist · 07-01-2011, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by all thumbs

And a beautiful coat, as well. I love shots of best friends.

And I like the striking colors in the flower shot, too.

Tim

Thanks! It's the clearest lens I have wide open...

**.a.t.** · 07-01-2011, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by theunartist

Thanks! It's the clearest lens I have wide open...

You're welcome.
Vivitar sure made / sold some good lenses, didn't they? After I bought my K10D, I compiled a bunch of Vivitars (ebay is both one of the best and worst things to ever happen to me). I've always wanted a 135 CF, but never found one at the right price. Someday...

Tim

abacus07 · 07-03-2011, 10:38 AM

From my January trip to Erawan Falls, Thailand.

The first usage of my Vivitar 28/2.8 (A22 according to the bestiary). Pretty sure I used an ND4+Polarizor for both shots.

Jonathan Mac · 07-03-2011, 11:11 PM

I just secured my first non-Pentax manual lens: a Vivitar 28mm f2.0 close focus. From the 28mm bestiary, it´s either a K01 or possibly an A01. I can´t tell from the single pic I´ve seen if it´s an A or not, but as I don´t really mind, I haven´t asked the seller. Both are made by Komine (serial starts "28"), so this is not the Kiron version that has problems with the aperture sticking wide open.

Anyone here have this version to comment on?

**rparmar** · 07-04-2011, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I just secured my first non-Pentax manual lens: a Vivitar 28mm f2.0 close focus. From the 28mm bestiary, it´s either a K01 or possibly an A01.

I am sure I've posted this before. From the K01 at f/2.8.

Schweppes nodding off

06-27-2011, 03:31 AM	#200
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Kiron (Kino precision) 28mm f2 OP mentioned "Possibly the thread could include the rebranded equivalents such as the Lester Dines and the Rokinons etc.". The Kiron 28/2 is the same as some variants of Vivitar and it has a 55mm flter thread and made in japan. Samples: All taken wideopen at F2.

06-29-2011, 09:55 PM	#205
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	"My, what big ears, eyes and nose you have..." And a beautiful coat, as well. I love shots of best friends. And I like the striking colors in the flower shot, too. Tim Last edited by .a.t.; 06-29-2011 at 10:06 PM.

07-01-2011, 05:08 AM	#206
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by all thumbs And a beautiful coat, as well. I love shots of best friends. And I like the striking colors in the flower shot, too. Tim Thanks! It's the clearest lens I have wide open... Last edited by theunartist; 07-01-2011 at 05:23 AM.

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06-15-2011, 11:53 AM	#196
pencilnink Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 192	Hehe, those are all actually my business partner's cars. I had to bring a carseat friendly car that day so my W203 is parked is a few spots away.

06-15-2011, 04:22 PM	#197
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Mike, super nice bug work there.

06-15-2011, 05:14 PM	#198
cheekygeek Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kearney, Nebraska USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,261	Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 Macro (K-mount on my K-x) I will keep this lens until I die. In fact, I may have them bury it with me. Bleeding Hearts:

06-27-2011, 04:32 AM	#201
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Pretty good for f/2 though I would never shoot it at that aperture. This lens tightens up a lot when stopped down -- at f/4 it is very good indeed.

06-27-2011, 09:54 AM	#202
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Originally posted by rparmar Pretty good for f/2 though I would never shoot it at that aperture. This lens tightens up a lot when stopped down -- at f/4 it is very good indeed. Thanks...it definitely improves when stopped down. However, I got this lens for it's f2 aperture as I have two great zooms that covers 28mm at f2.8. But, it's size is pretty small, so may be I should consider using it more stopped down as it could be a nice addition when I go out with my DA21 and FA43 due to it's small size as well.

06-28-2011, 12:13 PM	#203
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by pcarfan Thanks...it definitely improves when stopped down. However, I got this lens for it's f2 aperture as I have two great zooms that covers 28mm at f2.8. But, it's size is pretty small, so may be I should consider using it more stopped down as it could be a nice addition when I go out with my DA21 and FA43 due to it's small size as well. That's basically what I do. When I want a versatile wide angle I take the DA 12-24. But if I know I'm just doing street shooting (sometimes happens) I take a Vivitar 24/2 and pretend its fastest aperture is f/4. (I use the 24 since it's an "A" and my 28/2 isn't.)

06-29-2011, 05:24 PM	#204
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	135/2.8 Close Focusing

07-01-2011, 03:03 PM	#207
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Originally posted by theunartist Thanks! It's the clearest lens I have wide open... You're welcome. Vivitar sure made / sold some good lenses, didn't they? After I bought my K10D, I compiled a bunch of Vivitars (ebay is both one of the best and worst things to ever happen to me). I've always wanted a 135 CF, but never found one at the right price. Someday... Tim

07-03-2011, 10:38 AM	#208
abacus07 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Taiwan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,075	From my January trip to Erawan Falls, Thailand. The first usage of my Vivitar 28/2.8 (A22 according to the bestiary). Pretty sure I used an ND4+Polarizor for both shots.

07-03-2011, 11:11 PM	#209
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	I just secured my first non-Pentax manual lens: a Vivitar 28mm f2.0 close focus. From the 28mm bestiary, it´s either a K01 or possibly an A01. I can´t tell from the single pic I´ve seen if it´s an A or not, but as I don´t really mind, I haven´t asked the seller. Both are made by Komine (serial starts "28"), so this is not the Kiron version that has problems with the aperture sticking wide open. Anyone here have this version to comment on?

07-04-2011, 11:32 AM	#210
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I just secured my first non-Pentax manual lens: a Vivitar 28mm f2.0 close focus. From the 28mm bestiary, it´s either a K01 or possibly an A01. I am sure I've posted this before. From the K01 at f/2.8. Schweppes nodding off

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