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causey · 08-30-2010, 01:56 PM

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Item for Sale
Vivitar (Komine) Close Focus 28mm 2.8

Asking Price
US $125

Item Location
Boston, MA

Item Description
Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Close Focus Wide Angle, with the "A" setting: according to the Vivitar Bestiary, the coveted A03 version of the Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Close Focus, made by Komine. My copy is in excellent condition (close to near mint, if I may say so). No distinctive mark on the body, perfect glass, with no fungus, no scratches or blemishes. I can't even see any speck of dust inside. The mechanism operates smoothly; no oil on blades. Comes with both caps. (More about the famous CF Vivitars here and here.)
Reason for selling: got ahold of a copy of version K01.
$145+ shipping

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Shipping Charge
actual shipping cost

Shipping Services
USPS Priority Mail

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
I'm doing my best to describe the items exactly as they are; if anything doesn't confirm to my description, the items can be shipped back for a full refund within 5 working days from the moment the buyer received it from me. Buyer supports the cost of shipping. I support the pay pal fee.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

Attached Images

Last edited by causey; 09-01-2010 at 07:55 AM.

causey · 08-31-2010, 07:45 PM

Lowered to $125.

**rparmar** · 09-03-2010, 05:56 AM

I have the K02 which is similar enough only without the very handy "A" setting. I haven't shot so much with it (deluged in choices!) but maybe if you provided some shots with the lens it would fly out of your hands?

causey · 09-03-2010, 06:32 AM

Thanks for the suggestion, Robin. I'll post some pics soon--maybe not today, though, cause I have to drive some relatives around town. I hope you won't mind if in the meantime I direct viewers to your findings on the K02 version, which is similar to the A03, except that it doesn't have the 'A' setting.

Last edited by causey; 09-03-2010 at 07:33 AM.

causey · 09-03-2010, 08:05 PM

Below, a little test I did two days ago trying (once again) to decide whether I should keep this lens. (The K01 I recently purchased is a bit sharper at f2.8, but without the 'A' setting, bigger and very heavy for a prime--almost as heavy as a 28-70mm Vivitar zoom.) In order: f2.8, f5.6, f8. (I know... f3.5 would have been more useful... Now it's pouring outside.) 100% crops, shot in raw, developed in Silkypix at default parameters (no contrast or sharpness added). Next week I'll post some more casual pics.

causey · 09-06-2010, 12:15 PM

three more pics; the first two @2.8, third @8

chalkandtalk · 09-07-2010, 12:51 AM

A couple of these have gone for much less on ebay recently - much much less - £30!

**rparmar** · 09-07-2010, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by chalkandtalk

A couple of these have gone for much less on ebay recently - much much less - £30!

Close focus versions in KA mount went for that price? Well, you should have bought one then. Or are you perhaps confusing this lens with one of the many other variants that are worth less?

causey · 09-07-2010, 05:37 AM

From the Market Regulations: "Public commenting on or comparison of asking prices is not allowed." But, for your reference, click here.

causey · 09-07-2010, 08:33 AM

sold for $110, shipping included.

08-30-2010, 01:56 PM	#1
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 3,757 Feedback Score: 35 (100%)	[SOLD] Vivitar (Komine) Close Focus 28mm 2.8 (Worldwide) PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale Vivitar (Komine) Close Focus 28mm 2.8 Asking Price US $125 Item Location Boston, MA Item Description Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Close Focus Wide Angle, with the "A" setting: according to the Vivitar Bestiary, the coveted A03 version of the Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Close Focus, made by Komine. My copy is in excellent condition (close to near mint, if I may say so). No distinctive mark on the body, perfect glass, with no fungus, no scratches or blemishes. I can't even see any speck of dust inside. The mechanism operates smoothly; no oil on blades. Comes with both caps. (More about the famous CF Vivitars here and here.) Reason for selling: got ahold of a copy of version K01. $145+ shipping Are you the original owner of the item being sold? No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition (Key) Used Excellent Shipping Charge actual shipping cost Shipping Services USPS Priority Mail Accepted Payment Types PayPal Return Policy & Additional Details I'm doing my best to describe the items exactly as they are; if anything doesn't confirm to my description, the items can be shipped back for a full refund within 5 working days from the moment the buyer received it from me. Buyer supports the cost of shipping. I support the pay pal fee. Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Attached Images Last edited by causey; 09-01-2010 at 07:55 AM.

09-03-2010, 08:05 PM	#5
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 3,757 Feedback Score: 35 (100%) Original Poster	Below, a little test I did two days ago trying (once again) to decide whether I should keep this lens. (The K01 I recently purchased is a bit sharper at f2.8, but without the 'A' setting, bigger and very heavy for a prime--almost as heavy as a 28-70mm Vivitar zoom.) In order: f2.8, f5.6, f8. (I know... f3.5 would have been more useful... Now it's pouring outside.) 100% crops, shot in raw, developed in Silkypix at default parameters (no contrast or sharpness added). Next week I'll post some more casual pics. Last edited by causey; 09-03-2010 at 08:20 PM.

09-06-2010, 12:15 PM	#6
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 3,757 Feedback Score: 35 (100%) Original Poster	three more pics; the first two @2.8, third @8 Last edited by causey; 09-06-2010 at 01:12 PM.

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08-31-2010, 07:45 PM	#2
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 3,757 Feedback Score: 35 (100%) Original Poster	Lowered to $125.

09-03-2010, 05:56 AM	#3
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,823 Feedback Score: 12 (100%)	I have the K02 which is similar enough only without the very handy "A" setting. I haven't shot so much with it (deluged in choices!) but maybe if you provided some shots with the lens it would fly out of your hands?

09-03-2010, 06:32 AM	#4
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 3,757 Feedback Score: 35 (100%) Original Poster	Thanks for the suggestion, Robin. I'll post some pics soon--maybe not today, though, cause I have to drive some relatives around town. I hope you won't mind if in the meantime I direct viewers to your findings on the K02 version, which is similar to the A03, except that it doesn't have the 'A' setting. Last edited by causey; 09-03-2010 at 07:33 AM.

09-07-2010, 12:51 AM	#7
chalkandtalk Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 60 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	A couple of these have gone for much less on ebay recently - much much less - £30!

09-07-2010, 05:31 AM	#8
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,823 Feedback Score: 12 (100%)	Originally posted by chalkandtalk A couple of these have gone for much less on ebay recently - much much less - £30! Close focus versions in KA mount went for that price? Well, you should have bought one then. Or are you perhaps confusing this lens with one of the many other variants that are worth less?

09-07-2010, 05:37 AM	#9
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 3,757 Feedback Score: 35 (100%) Original Poster	From the Market Regulations: "Public commenting on or comparison of asking prices is not allowed." But, for your reference, click here.

09-07-2010, 08:33 AM	#10
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 3,757 Feedback Score: 35 (100%) Original Poster	sold for $110, shipping included.

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