For Sale - Sold: FINAL PRICE: Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f3.5 Zoom (Version 1)

**germar** · 12-13-2013, 08:16 PM

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Item for Sale
Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f3.5 Zoom (Version 1)

Asking Price
50.00 USD (REDUCED!)

Item Location
Austin, Texas (United States)

Item Description
For sale is a beautiful copy of the legendary Vivitar Series 1, version 1 built by Kiron. This one is in excellent optical and cosmetic condition with clean glass, snappy blades, smooth zoom with no creep, and smooth, well dampened focus. This lens shows only the slightest signs of careful use and looks to have been stored in its case most of its life. The only cosmetic issue is the Series 1 lens cap has some decayed case foam stuck to the outside surface ... needs some patience to soak or scrape it off. The lens cap works fine otherwise. This is a fully manual lens, with no autofocus or AE function.

Note: To use this lens with a modern DSL camera, the shutter linkage guard must be removed (three screws at the rear mount-easy) or Dremeled to properly mount. The sample photos below were taken with the guard removed. I remounted the guard for sale, as you see it in the photos below.

A legendary shooter with great contrast and rendition, a solid and vibrant macro, and a retro look that is awesome on a digital body!

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 Destinations
United States

Shipping Charge
10

Shipping Services
USPS Priority

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
Return accepted if item is not as described.

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

Last edited by germar; 02-02-2014 at 07:55 AM.

**germar** · 12-16-2013, 05:56 AM

Just a little bump for a really nice lens.

bdery · 12-16-2013, 01:46 PM

I've owned this lens for a while and I really loved it. some CA but apart from that, a top performer. Good luck with the sale!

**germar** · 12-21-2013, 07:10 AM

Weekend bump and price lowered! A great price for a great lens!

**germar** · 12-28-2013, 06:50 PM

Weekend bump!

RAART · 12-31-2013, 01:01 PM

I might be interested in your lens depending on the lens mount. I have the same lens in Nikon mount but might need one in Pentax K as well.

If you can clarify which mount it is, that will be great.

Thanks!

**germar** · 01-01-2014, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by RAART

I might be interested in your lens depending on the lens mount. I have the same lens in Nikon mount but might need one in Pentax K as well.

If you can clarify which mount it is, that will be great.

Thanks!

Sent you a Private message RAART. It IS a Pentax K mount for any interested buyers. It works as-is on a film Pentax, and requires the black link guard to be removed for use on a Pentax DSLR. Removal is easy, non destructive and reversible.

---------- Post added 01-03-2014 at 07:35 AM ----------

Still available, so here is a bump for an excellent lens!

---------- Post added 01-03-2014 at 07:36 AM ----------

Still available, so a bump for an excellent lens!

**germar** · 01-04-2014, 06:30 AM

Weekend bump. Lens is still available.

**germar** · 01-17-2014, 03:47 PM

Weekend bump with price reduction! Wow!

RAART · 01-18-2014, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by germar

Sent you a Private message RAART. It IS a Pentax K mount for any interested buyers. It works as-is on a film Pentax, and requires the black link guard to be removed for use on a Pentax DSLR. Removal is easy, non destructive and reversible.

---------- Post added 01-03-2014 at 07:35 AM ----------

Still available, so here is a bump for an excellent lens!

---------- Post added 01-03-2014 at 07:36 AM ----------

Still available, so a bump for an excellent lens!

Just free apology bump while I did not respond on time!

I got Tamron SP 70-210 f3.5 CF Macro BBAR MC 19AH lens on the same day you responded at local retail store. Just waiting for adaptall 2 with P-KA mount to arrive which I will use on my 90mm f2.5 Macro (52BB) and on this one. Sorry but I saw your message when I got home with the lens. Hope you will have a good sale while my Vivitar (nikon) was really good on D300. Just have to busy life currently...

bdery · 01-20-2014, 06:01 AM

Originally posted by germar

requires the black link guard to be removed for use on a Pentax DSLR. Removal is easy, non destructive and reversible.

It can also be dremeled easily, for a more permanent solution. Just duplicate the shape of the guard on a more recent lens, and use a sharpie on the dge. 20 minutes fix, if you take your time.

**germar** · 01-24-2014, 06:47 AM

Weekend bump and last reduction ... taking it off the market if no one takes it this weekend. Great, great price for a great lens!

aurele · 01-24-2014, 07:53 AM

i was wondering what are the shipping fees to France ?

Tom S. · 01-24-2014, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by aurele

i was wondering what are the shipping fees to France ?

Shipping Destinations: United States

aurele · 01-24-2014, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by Tom S.

Shipping Destinations: United States

Originally posted by germar

Weekend bump and last reduction ... taking it off the market if no one takes it this weekend. Great, great price for a great lens!

No one in the US wants it apparently, so i'm asking. We never know

12-13-2013, 08:16 PM	#1
germar Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 728 Feedback Score: 52 (100%)	FINAL PRICE: Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f3.5 Zoom (Version 1) PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f3.5 Zoom (Version 1) Asking Price 50.00 USD (REDUCED!) Item Location Austin, Texas (United States) Item Description For sale is a beautiful copy of the legendary Vivitar Series 1, version 1 built by Kiron. This one is in excellent optical and cosmetic condition with clean glass, snappy blades, smooth zoom with no creep, and smooth, well dampened focus. This lens shows only the slightest signs of careful use and looks to have been stored in its case most of its life. The only cosmetic issue is the Series 1 lens cap has some decayed case foam stuck to the outside surface ... needs some patience to soak or scrape it off. The lens cap works fine otherwise. This is a fully manual lens, with no autofocus or AE function. Note: To use this lens with a modern DSL camera, the shutter linkage guard must be removed (three screws at the rear mount-easy) or Dremeled to properly mount. The sample photos below were taken with the guard removed. I remounted the guard for sale, as you see it in the photos below. A legendary shooter with great contrast and rendition, a solid and vibrant macro, and a retro look that is awesome on a digital body! 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 Destinations United States Shipping Charge 10 Shipping Services USPS Priority Accepted Payment Types PayPal Return Policy & Additional Details Return accepted if item is not as described. Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Last edited by germar; 02-02-2014 at 07:55 AM.

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12-16-2013, 05:56 AM	#2
germar Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 728 Feedback Score: 52 (100%) Original Poster	Just a little bump for a really nice lens.

12-16-2013, 01:46 PM	#3
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Posts: 9,356 Feedback Score: 67 (100%)	I've owned this lens for a while and I really loved it. some CA but apart from that, a top performer. Good luck with the sale!

12-21-2013, 07:10 AM	#4
germar Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 728 Feedback Score: 52 (100%) Original Poster	Weekend bump and price lowered! A great price for a great lens!

12-28-2013, 06:50 PM	#5
germar Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 728 Feedback Score: 52 (100%) Original Poster	Weekend bump!

12-31-2013, 01:01 PM	#6
RAART Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 1,095 Feedback Score: 3 (100%)	I might be interested in your lens depending on the lens mount. I have the same lens in Nikon mount but might need one in Pentax K as well. If you can clarify which mount it is, that will be great. Thanks!

01-01-2014, 02:44 PM	#7
germar Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 728 Feedback Score: 52 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by RAART I might be interested in your lens depending on the lens mount. I have the same lens in Nikon mount but might need one in Pentax K as well. If you can clarify which mount it is, that will be great. Thanks! Sent you a Private message RAART. It IS a Pentax K mount for any interested buyers. It works as-is on a film Pentax, and requires the black link guard to be removed for use on a Pentax DSLR. Removal is easy, non destructive and reversible. ---------- Post added 01-03-2014 at 07:35 AM ---------- Still available, so here is a bump for an excellent lens! ---------- Post added 01-03-2014 at 07:36 AM ---------- Still available, so a bump for an excellent lens!

01-04-2014, 06:30 AM	#8
germar Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 728 Feedback Score: 52 (100%) Original Poster	Weekend bump. Lens is still available.

01-17-2014, 03:47 PM	#9
germar Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 728 Feedback Score: 52 (100%) Original Poster	Weekend bump with price reduction! Wow!

01-18-2014, 06:30 AM	#10
RAART Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 1,095 Feedback Score: 3 (100%)	Originally posted by germar Sent you a Private message RAART. It IS a Pentax K mount for any interested buyers. It works as-is on a film Pentax, and requires the black link guard to be removed for use on a Pentax DSLR. Removal is easy, non destructive and reversible. ---------- Post added 01-03-2014 at 07:35 AM ---------- Still available, so here is a bump for an excellent lens! ---------- Post added 01-03-2014 at 07:36 AM ---------- Still available, so a bump for an excellent lens! Just free apology bump while I did not respond on time! I got Tamron SP 70-210 f3.5 CF Macro BBAR MC 19AH lens on the same day you responded at local retail store. Just waiting for adaptall 2 with P-KA mount to arrive which I will use on my 90mm f2.5 Macro (52BB) and on this one. Sorry but I saw your message when I got home with the lens. Hope you will have a good sale while my Vivitar (nikon) was really good on D300. Just have to busy life currently...

01-20-2014, 06:01 AM	#11
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Posts: 9,356 Feedback Score: 67 (100%)	Originally posted by germar requires the black link guard to be removed for use on a Pentax DSLR. Removal is easy, non destructive and reversible. It can also be dremeled easily, for a more permanent solution. Just duplicate the shape of the guard on a more recent lens, and use a sharpie on the dge. 20 minutes fix, if you take your time.

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01-24-2014, 06:47 AM	#12
germar Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 728 Feedback Score: 52 (100%) Original Poster	Weekend bump and last reduction ... taking it off the market if no one takes it this weekend. Great, great price for a great lens!

01-24-2014, 07:53 AM	#13
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Posts: 3,217 Feedback Score: 6 (100%)	i was wondering what are the shipping fees to France ?

01-24-2014, 09:00 AM	#14
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 4,317 Feedback Score: 12 (100%)	Originally posted by aurele i was wondering what are the shipping fees to France ? Shipping Destinations: United States

01-24-2014, 10:30 AM	#15
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Posts: 3,217 Feedback Score: 6 (100%)	Originally posted by Tom S. Shipping Destinations: United States Originally posted by germar Weekend bump and last reduction ... taking it off the market if no one takes it this weekend. Great, great price for a great lens! No one in the US wants it apparently, so i'm asking. We never know