Vivitar Lens Club - share the beauty

**k0og** · 06-22-2016, 02:06 PM - **1 Like**

I don't use this lens very often, but I should use it more... Here are some taken with the Vivitar-A 19mm f3.8 on the K-50. The second & third ones (B&W) were converted in Topaz B&W Effects 2. Interestingly, even with the lens stopped down to f5.6 (in the first photo), it does decent bokeh.

-Joe-

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**paulh** · 06-22-2016, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by k0og

Here are a couple taken with the Vivitar-A 19mm f3.8 on the K-50

Nice set of images! I also have this lens, and also don't use it that much. My main problem is it does not like the sun anywhere in the frame! Flares very easily - I tend to use it mostly indoors or outdoors on overcast days. If I can keep the sun out of the frame, dialing in about -.07 or -1 EV seems to help. Does your copy exhibit this behavior?

On a K-7:

**k0og** · 06-23-2016, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Nice set of images! I also have this lens, and also don't use it that much. My main problem is it does not like the sun anywhere in the frame! Flares very easily - I tend to use it mostly indoors or outdoors on overcast days. If I can keep the sun out of the frame, dialing in about -.07 or -1 EV seems to help. Does your copy exhibit this behavior?

Paul,

It does tend to overexpose, so I usually decrease by about a stop. I have not noticed flare. However, I use a big rubber hood, and suspect that helps a lot. I tend to not try to shoot into the sun anyway though.

-Joe-

**pepperberry farm** · 08-22-2016, 08:31 AM

I always have this thought in the back of my mind to sell this lens....

**goatsNdonkey** · 08-22-2016, 09:44 AM

Yummy!

**marcusBMG** · 08-22-2016, 10:29 AM - **2 Likes**

FYI My big comparison of the famous vivitar series 1 70-210mm lenses with Tamron SP 70-210mm...

Test classic 70-210mm vintage lenses: vivitar series 1, tamron SP

Jonathan Mac · 08-26-2016, 02:27 AM

This is from the Vivitar 75-205 f/3.8 version two I bought a few weeks ago. I should really do a comparison as I now own both versions.

Circling by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**goatsNdonkey** · 08-26-2016, 07:21 AM

My Viv 75-205 was my only zoom for decades of my m42 film camera days. Great lens!

**paulh** · 08-26-2016, 10:18 PM

Vivitar (Cosina) 135/2.8

**paulh** · 09-03-2016, 07:01 AM

Another with the Viv 135/2.8

Jonathan Mac · 09-11-2016, 11:50 PM

Here are a few shots from the mercado de motores in Madrid - a new & used market in the train museum. These were taken with the K3 and Vivitar 28mm f/2.

IMGP3894a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMGP3892a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMGP3914a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**Skodadriver** · 09-12-2016, 04:24 AM

Originally posted by marcusBMG

FYI My big comparison of the famous vivitar series 1 70-210mm lenses with Tamron SP 70-210mm...

Test classic 70-210mm vintage lenses: vivitar series 1, tamron SP

Thank you for posting this, I enjoyed going through the comparison shots and was surprised at how well the Kiron "zoomlock" compared to the Viv S1's.
I am hoping that TBC at the end of your post means there is more to come and will include some Tamron 23A. Can it compete? I think so but will wait for you to provide the answer.
To be honest I have enjoyed all your posts regarding the legacy lenses.
Regards
Bob

**marcusBMG** · 09-12-2016, 05:58 AM

Thaniks very much for your appreciation Bob. The tbc is an intent for some sort of results/assessment page.

23A pics of the turret and castle to be added shortly.

Richard & Sheila · 09-17-2016, 02:49 PM - **4 Likes**

Dorset coastline east of Lulworth Cove

**paulh** · 09-17-2016, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by Richard & Sheila

Dorset coastline east of Lulworth Cove

Very nice!

Vivitar 135/2.8 on an overcast day:

08-22-2016, 08:31 AM	#679
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	K-3 with Vivitar 24mm f2.8 I always have this thought in the back of my mind to sell this lens....

09-17-2016, 02:49 PM - 4 Likes	#689
Richard & Sheila Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 121	Panorama from 2 Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 CF shots Dorset coastline east of Lulworth Cove

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,260	Originally posted by k0og Here are a couple taken with the Vivitar-A 19mm f3.8 on the K-50 Nice set of images! I also have this lens, and also don't use it that much. My main problem is it does not like the sun anywhere in the frame! Flares very easily - I tend to use it mostly indoors or outdoors on overcast days. If I can keep the sun out of the frame, dialing in about -.07 or -1 EV seems to help. Does your copy exhibit this behavior? On a K-7:

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k0og Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rolla, Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 699	Originally posted by paulh Nice set of images! I also have this lens, and also don't use it that much. My main problem is it does not like the sun anywhere in the frame! Flares very easily - I tend to use it mostly indoors or outdoors on overcast days. If I can keep the sun out of the frame, dialing in about -.07 or -1 EV seems to help. Does your copy exhibit this behavior? Paul, It does tend to overexpose, so I usually decrease by about a stop. I have not noticed flare. However, I use a big rubber hood, and suspect that helps a lot. I tend to not try to shoot into the sun anyway though. -Joe-

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marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,868	FYI My big comparison of the famous vivitar series 1 70-210mm lenses with Tamron SP 70-210mm... Test classic 70-210mm vintage lenses: vivitar series 1, tamron SP

08-26-2016, 02:27 AM	#682
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	This is from the Vivitar 75-205 f/3.8 version two I bought a few weeks ago. I should really do a comparison as I now own both versions. Circling by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

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goatsNdonkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fulton County, Illinois Posts: 3,727	My Viv 75-205 was my only zoom for decades of my m42 film camera days. Great lens!

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Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Here are a few shots from the mercado de motores in Madrid - a new & used market in the train museum. These were taken with the K3 and Vivitar 28mm f/2. IMGP3894a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMGP3892a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMGP3914a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

09-12-2016, 04:24 AM	#687
Skodadriver Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 892	Originally posted by marcusBMG FYI My big comparison of the famous vivitar series 1 70-210mm lenses with Tamron SP 70-210mm... Test classic 70-210mm vintage lenses: vivitar series 1, tamron SP Thank you for posting this, I enjoyed going through the comparison shots and was surprised at how well the Kiron "zoomlock" compared to the Viv S1's. I am hoping that TBC at the end of your post means there is more to come and will include some Tamron 23A. Can it compete? I think so but will wait for you to provide the answer. To be honest I have enjoyed all your posts regarding the legacy lenses. Regards Bob

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09-12-2016, 05:58 AM	#688
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,868	Thaniks very much for your appreciation Bob. The tbc is an intent for some sort of results/assessment page. 23A pics of the turret and castle to be added shortly.

09-17-2016, 06:30 PM	#690
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,260	Originally posted by Richard & Sheila Dorset coastline east of Lulworth Cove Very nice! Vivitar 135/2.8 on an overcast day: