For Sale - Sold: Vivitar Series 1 90mm 2.5 Macro

Okami · 05-27-2008, 09:22 PM

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For sale is a Vivitar Series 1 90mm 2.5 Macro that is in perfect condition.

Comes complete with box, original manual and warranty card + front and back caps.

Known as the sharpest lens reviewed during the time it was released this lens is the same as the famed Tokina 90mm 2.5 also dubbed Bokina for it's amazing bokeh. Note this is actually the same exact lens as the Tokina except with better housing.

I'm very sad to sell this lens as I haven't seen many around anywhere later but need the money.
Here are some sites that have reviews and information on this lens

kolobob - "Ð‘Ð¾ÐºÐ¸Ð½Ð°" Vivitar Series 1 (Tokina; Kiron) 90/2.5 lens
[review] ----- Tokina 90mm f/2.5 Macro [Page 1]: Nikon D80/D70/D60/D50/D40 Forum: Digital Photography Review

245$ + shipping to anywhere in the world.

Last edited by Okami; 05-31-2008 at 07:42 AM.

Igilligan · 05-27-2008, 09:27 PM

do you have a photo of this lens? K-mount or M42? 'A' lens or M

thanks

AML · 05-27-2008, 09:37 PM

I would like to see some photos also.

Okami · 05-27-2008, 09:54 PM

Added pics, and it is a K-Mount lens. Sorry for not making that clear earlier

Tdo0003 · 05-27-2008, 10:21 PM

PM offer sent.

frank · 05-28-2008, 02:14 AM

You guys are quick! PM in line ...

ftpaddict · 05-28-2008, 03:20 AM

This'll go very very fast.

praxxis · 05-28-2008, 08:19 AM

i bet this is gone already...

Okami · 05-28-2008, 07:03 PM

changed description and price + shipping.

**monochrome** · 05-28-2008, 08:25 PM

Dog! First time I've ever seen (a picture of) one.

Igilligan · 05-28-2008, 08:43 PM

Is it an "A" lens like my 105? has it sold yet, lets talk if it has not

**pentaxman** · 05-28-2008, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by Igilligan

Is it an "A" lens like my 105? has it sold yet, lets talk if it has not

You can tell by looking at the pictures of the mount that it is not an "A" lens. It also says P/K on the mount - not P/KA. The other reason I know is that I have one just like it. It is an amazing lens. The barrel is anodized, not painted and is just beautiful.

This lens will go only to 1:2 without the macro adaptor. Of course, with the digital crop factor that works out to 1:1.3 I have never had a problem with this lens not focusing close enough.

Tom

Igilligan · 05-28-2008, 11:47 PM

Thanks Tom... and may I just say DUH... it is so obvious when you look at the mount...

I have the M42 version of this lens with the matching macro adaptor w/tripod mount. And I have the 'A' 105 too.. I was thinking I needed every version! Is my LBA showing?
Shouldn't I have the whole collection?

**pentaxman** · 05-29-2008, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by Igilligan

Thanks Tom... and may I just say DUH... it is so obvious when you look at the mount...

I have the M42 version of this lens with the matching macro adaptor w/tripod mount. And I have the 'A' 105 too.. I was thinking I needed every version! Is my LBA showing?
Shouldn't I have the whole collection?

I have the 105 F2.5 version also. Having used both, the only advantage of the 105 is the "A" setting. The picture quality of both is outstanding. I have become used to using the hypermanual feature of the K10D, so metering is not a big deal with a non-A lens. I just saw a Kiron 105 2.8 go for $450 on Ebay and it was not an automatic lens, so this is really quite a bargain.

Kiron 105/2.8 105mm f2.8 macro lens P/K PK Pentax mount - eBay (item 280229320344 end time May-28-08 21:28:50 PDT)

I also have a Pentax SMC 50 F4 Macro, and a Pentax DFA 50 F2.8 Macro. I think I have the macro range covered

Okami · 05-31-2008, 07:42 AM

Bump due to buyer backing out

05-27-2008, 09:22 PM	#1
Okami Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 376 Feedback Score: 28 (100%)	[SOLD] Vivitar Series 1 90mm 2.5 Macro Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. For sale is a Vivitar Series 1 90mm 2.5 Macro that is in perfect condition. Comes complete with box, original manual and warranty card + front and back caps. Known as the sharpest lens reviewed during the time it was released this lens is the same as the famed Tokina 90mm 2.5 also dubbed Bokina for it's amazing bokeh. Note this is actually the same exact lens as the Tokina except with better housing. I'm very sad to sell this lens as I haven't seen many around anywhere later but need the money. Here are some sites that have reviews and information on this lens kolobob - "Ð‘Ð¾ÐºÐ¸Ð½Ð°" Vivitar Series 1 (Tokina; Kiron) 90/2.5 lens [review] ----- Tokina 90mm f/2.5 Macro [Page 1]: Nikon D80/D70/D60/D50/D40 Forum: Digital Photography Review 245$ + shipping to anywhere in the world. Last edited by Okami; 05-31-2008 at 07:42 AM.

05-27-2008, 10:21 PM	#5
Tdo0003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 156 Feedback Score: 24 (100%)	PM sent PM offer sent.

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05-27-2008, 09:27 PM	#2
Igilligan Guest Feedback Score: (%)	do you have a photo of this lens? K-mount or M42? 'A' lens or M thanks

05-27-2008, 09:37 PM	#3
AML Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 212 Feedback Score: 5 (100%)	I would like to see some photos also.

05-27-2008, 09:54 PM	#4
Okami Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 376 Feedback Score: 28 (100%) Original Poster	Added pics, and it is a K-Mount lens. Sorry for not making that clear earlier

05-28-2008, 02:14 AM	#6
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,202 Feedback Score: 149 (100%)	You guys are quick! PM in line ...

05-28-2008, 03:20 AM	#7
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Posts: 4,666 Feedback Score: 3 (100%)	This'll go very very fast.

05-28-2008, 08:19 AM	#8
praxxis Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Quezon City, Philippines Posts: 143 Feedback Score: 3 (100%)	i bet this is gone already...

05-28-2008, 07:03 PM	#9
Okami Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 376 Feedback Score: 28 (100%) Original Poster	changed description and price + shipping.

05-28-2008, 08:25 PM	#10
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Posts: 26,276 Feedback Score: 159 (99%)	Dog! First time I've ever seen (a picture of) one.

05-28-2008, 08:43 PM	#11
Igilligan Guest Feedback Score: (%)	Is it an "A" lens like my 105? has it sold yet, lets talk if it has not

05-28-2008, 10:38 PM	#12
pentaxman Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 250 Feedback Score: 30 (100%)	Originally posted by Igilligan Is it an "A" lens like my 105? has it sold yet, lets talk if it has not You can tell by looking at the pictures of the mount that it is not an "A" lens. It also says P/K on the mount - not P/KA. The other reason I know is that I have one just like it. It is an amazing lens. The barrel is anodized, not painted and is just beautiful. This lens will go only to 1:2 without the macro adaptor. Of course, with the digital crop factor that works out to 1:1.3 I have never had a problem with this lens not focusing close enough. Tom

05-28-2008, 11:47 PM	#13
Igilligan Guest Feedback Score: (%)	Thanks Tom... and may I just say DUH... it is so obvious when you look at the mount... I have the M42 version of this lens with the matching macro adaptor w/tripod mount. And I have the 'A' 105 too.. I was thinking I needed every version! Is my LBA showing? Shouldn't I have the whole collection?

05-29-2008, 11:48 AM	#14
pentaxman Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 250 Feedback Score: 30 (100%)	Originally posted by Igilligan Thanks Tom... and may I just say DUH... it is so obvious when you look at the mount... I have the M42 version of this lens with the matching macro adaptor w/tripod mount. And I have the 'A' 105 too.. I was thinking I needed every version! Is my LBA showing? Shouldn't I have the whole collection? I have the 105 F2.5 version also. Having used both, the only advantage of the 105 is the "A" setting. The picture quality of both is outstanding. I have become used to using the hypermanual feature of the K10D, so metering is not a big deal with a non-A lens. I just saw a Kiron 105 2.8 go for $450 on Ebay and it was not an automatic lens, so this is really quite a bargain. Kiron 105/2.8 105mm f2.8 macro lens P/K PK Pentax mount - eBay (item 280229320344 end time May-28-08 21:28:50 PDT) I also have a Pentax SMC 50 F4 Macro, and a Pentax DFA 50 F2.8 Macro. I think I have the macro range covered

05-31-2008, 07:42 AM	#15
Okami Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 376 Feedback Score: 28 (100%) Original Poster	Bump due to buyer backing out