Vivitar Lens Club - share the beauty

gifthorse · 03-17-2014, 01:07 PM

The Vivitar 200mm f3.5

@100% crop

TonyTurley · 03-17-2014, 03:48 PM

Lovin' the first two shots, especially the kitten.

marikan · 03-19-2014, 01:34 AM

Vivitar 55mm F/2.8 1:1 Macro PK

marikan · 03-21-2014, 11:49 AM - **1 Like**

Arjay Bee · 03-21-2014, 05:30 PM

Great choice of subject in both images marikan - I enjoy the saturation, bokeh and the contrast of this lens - good job..

Nikonshooter · 03-26-2014, 11:12 AM

Both shot with the Vivitar SMC 70-210mm 3.5.

Arjay Bee · 03-26-2014, 06:44 PM

Beautiful old FED? camera - good job on the product shot - are you using this image on a web site or name card.

Nikonshooter · 03-26-2014, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

Beautiful old FED? camera - good job on the product shot - are you using this image on a web site or name card.

The FED 5B is a very nice camera. It also has some weight to it. No I'm not using the image on any site or name card other than flickr. I'm thinking about starting a website to host my portfolio I'm building.

pentaxpete · 03-27-2014, 04:46 AM

135mm f2.8 Vivitar on my 1975 KX loaded with some 30 year old Kodak Ektar 25 I had in fridge -- I got 1/250th at f5.6 in bright light

Spring Blossom on the house next door 135mm f2.8 Vivitar, KX, outdated Kodak Ektar 25

micromacro · 03-31-2014, 09:53 AM - **2 Likes**

My favorite Vivitar VMC 135mm f.3.5

Arjay Bee · 03-31-2014, 02:48 PM

Predator in waiting - great shot!

micromacro · 03-31-2014, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

Predator in waiting - great shot!

How did you know?!

Yep, at the next moment here he goes... (missed the focus, he goes too fast )

**paulh** · 03-31-2014, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by micromacro

How did you know?!

Yep, at the next moment here he goes... (missed the focus, he goes too fast )

Nice kitty captures!

Arjay Bee · 03-31-2014, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by micromacro

How did you know?!

Focus and ears pricked forward - very alert!!!

severalsnakes · 04-03-2014, 06:24 PM

Vivitar 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6. My copy is kind of a hobbled old zoom. I'm pretty sure someone has roughed it around severely at some point in its life. Creepiest zoom you've ever seen; flows like water. Bad contrast (I can fix in PP), and blurry on the left side of the frame (I cannot fix in PP). It is still a "good" lens and the close-focusing is a real treat. Surprisingly pleasant bokeh abilities.

I need to get to know this guy a little better. I think I've really been underestimating its abilities.

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03-17-2014, 01:07 PM	#466
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,949	The Vivitar 200mm f3.5 @100% crop

03-17-2014, 03:48 PM	#467
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	Lovin' the first two shots, especially the kitten.

03-19-2014, 01:34 AM	#468
marikan New Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 5	Vivitar 55mm F/2.8 1:1 Macro PK

03-21-2014, 11:49 AM - 1 Like	#469
marikan New Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 5

03-21-2014, 05:30 PM	#470
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715 Original Poster	Great choice of subject in both images marikan - I enjoy the saturation, bokeh and the contrast of this lens - good job..

03-26-2014, 11:12 AM	#471
Nikonshooter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 118	Both shot with the Vivitar SMC 70-210mm 3.5.

03-26-2014, 06:44 PM	#472
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715 Original Poster	Beautiful old FED? camera - good job on the product shot - are you using this image on a web site or name card.

03-26-2014, 09:16 PM	#473
Nikonshooter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 118	Originally posted by Arjay Bee Beautiful old FED? camera - good job on the product shot - are you using this image on a web site or name card. The FED 5B is a very nice camera. It also has some weight to it. No I'm not using the image on any site or name card other than flickr. I'm thinking about starting a website to host my portfolio I'm building.

03-27-2014, 04:46 AM	#474
pentaxpete Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brentwood, Essex Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 367	135mm f2.8 Vivitar on my 1975 KX loaded with some 30 year old Kodak Ektar 25 I had in fridge -- I got 1/250th at f5.6 in bright light Spring Blossom on the house next door 135mm f2.8 Vivitar, KX, outdated Kodak Ektar 25

03-31-2014, 09:53 AM - 2 Likes	#475
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	My favorite Vivitar VMC 135mm f.3.5

03-31-2014, 02:48 PM	#476
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715 Original Poster	Predator in waiting - great shot!

03-31-2014, 03:37 PM	#477
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	Originally posted by Arjay Bee Predator in waiting - great shot! How did you know?! Yep, at the next moment here he goes... (missed the focus, he goes too fast )

03-31-2014, 05:06 PM	#478
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	Originally posted by micromacro How did you know?! Yep, at the next moment here he goes... (missed the focus, he goes too fast ) Nice kitty captures!

03-31-2014, 08:49 PM	#479
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715 Original Poster	Originally posted by micromacro How did you know?! Focus and ears pricked forward - very alert!!!

04-03-2014, 06:24 PM	#480
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	Vivitar 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6. My copy is kind of a hobbled old zoom. I'm pretty sure someone has roughed it around severely at some point in its life. Creepiest zoom you've ever seen; flows like water. Bad contrast (I can fix in PP), and blurry on the left side of the frame (I cannot fix in PP). It is still a "good" lens and the close-focusing is a real treat. Surprisingly pleasant bokeh abilities. I need to get to know this guy a little better. I think I've really been underestimating its abilities.