For Sale - Sold: The Ultimate Vivitar Series 1 105mm Macro Kit

Buddha Jones · 12-29-2008, 08:14 PM

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Item for Sale
The Ultimate Vivitar Series 1 105mm Macro Kit

Asking Price
$600

Item Description
I am selling all my macro gear! In this sale there is the legendary Vivitar Macro Series 1 105mm in MINT condition, box, papers, everything.

I am also including a brand new Wirelessly Triggered Macro Twin Flash Combo for DSLR / SLR by Gadget Infinity. The kit is unused, I only onboxed it to mount it and to take pictures of it.

I am also including the Velbon Super Mag Slider Macro Rail. This is a key element IMO for getting super sharp images, the ability to move the minute amounts w/o having to readjust the tripod is huge saver of time and aggrivation.

I am also including a full set of Vivitar extension tubes.

Please PM me if interested.

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling or Trading

Item Condition
Used
Mint

Item Location
Charlotte, NC

Shipping Charge
Actual

Shipping Services
UPS, USPS, FedEx

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Additional Details
I will entertain offers, and the only trade I am looking for is for a DA70LTD with some extra $$ from the buyer. I only accept PayPal and I will get quotes for shipping for serious buyers.

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

Last edited by Buddha Jones; 12-30-2008 at 04:45 PM. Reason: Price Drop!

Buddha Jones · 12-29-2008, 08:19 PM

Here are the pictures of the kit, I dont have pics of the Velbon Rail or the Tubes, but they are included.

Buddha Jones · 12-30-2008, 08:33 AM

Almost 200 looks and no hits....
Morning bump!

Buddha Jones · 12-30-2008, 02:06 PM

250 looks, evening bump....

Buddha Jones · 12-30-2008, 04:44 PM

Almost 300 lookers and no hits, making a price drop!

Buddha Jones · 12-31-2008, 06:36 AM

Morning bump for the 350 lookers so far...
How come no one wants this kit, you will all be wishing you had it come spring...

Buddha Jones · 01-01-2009, 08:12 AM

New Years Day bump...

Bramela · 01-01-2009, 11:49 AM

I am amazed at lack of interest. I have this lens, and, IMHO, this is possibly among the best Macro lens you can get your hands on.
Highly recommend it to any wavering potential buyer.

Buddha Jones · 01-01-2009, 12:28 PM

Thanks Bruce, I am kinda shocked too, but if I still have it come Spring time, I won't be that upset that it didn't sell.

Peter Zack · 01-01-2009, 12:34 PM

It hasn't sold because Ben K hasn't spotted the "Holga" name.

Frankly this is an awesome macro kit!

davef · 01-01-2009, 05:26 PM

I also have this lens and it is superb glass. I'm surprised it is for sale as they don't make them any longer. Dave

Buddha Jones · 01-01-2009, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

It hasn't sold because Ben K hasn't spotted the "Holga" name.

Frankly this is an awesome macro kit!

A true light kit is not complete if it doesnt have a HOLGA component.

Originally posted by davef

I also have this lens and it is superb glass. I'm surprised it is for sale as they don't make them any longer. Dave

I am sorta torn about selling it, while it is superb glass, I rarely use it, but the same can also be said about my DA*300mm, but I am not ready to sell that lens either, so who knows, maybe I am destined to keep this kit. I think that if it doesn't sell this week I am going ot keep it. Spring will be here before you know it and I am gonna be missing it most likely.

jsherman999 · 01-01-2009, 07:27 PM

Simply superb lens, and this kit is well priced. It's just the economy, everybody's watching the dollars (and Euros, etc) these days...

Some snapshots from this lens (Hope you don't mind Buddha!)

Buddha Jones · 01-01-2009, 08:41 PM

All you're doing is making me want to keep it for myself...

**Hannican** · 01-01-2009, 10:30 PM

I too absolutely adore this lens! Though I must admit, I have very little patience for tripod work...

Handholding at 1:1 magnification may not be the easiest thing in the world to do, but I've had quite a bit of success with the Vivitar and I don't think I honestly don't think I could ever see myself parting ways with it.

12-29-2008, 08:14 PM	#1
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,587 Feedback Score: 19 (100%)	[SOLD] The Ultimate Vivitar Series 1 105mm Macro Kit PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale The Ultimate Vivitar Series 1 105mm Macro Kit Asking Price $600 Item Description I am selling all my macro gear! In this sale there is the legendary Vivitar Macro Series 1 105mm in MINT condition, box, papers, everything. I am also including a brand new Wirelessly Triggered Macro Twin Flash Combo for DSLR / SLR by Gadget Infinity. The kit is unused, I only onboxed it to mount it and to take pictures of it. I am also including the Velbon Super Mag Slider Macro Rail. This is a key element IMO for getting super sharp images, the ability to move the minute amounts w/o having to readjust the tripod is huge saver of time and aggrivation. I am also including a full set of Vivitar extension tubes. Please PM me if interested. Are you the original owner of the item being sold? Yes Are you selling or trading this item? Selling or Trading Item Condition Used Mint Item Location Charlotte, NC Shipping Charge Actual Shipping Services UPS, USPS, FedEx Shipping Destinations Worldwide Accepted Payment Types PayPal Additional Details I will entertain offers, and the only trade I am looking for is for a DA70LTD with some extra $$ from the buyer. I only accept PayPal and I will get quotes for shipping for serious buyers. Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Last edited by Buddha Jones; 12-30-2008 at 04:45 PM. Reason: Price Drop!

01-01-2009, 11:49 AM	#8
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Posts: 5,284 Feedback Score: 59 (100%)	I am amazed at lack of interest. I have this lens, and, IMHO, this is possibly among the best Macro lens you can get your hands on. Highly recommend it to any wavering potential buyer. Last edited by Bramela; 01-01-2009 at 08:44 PM.

01-01-2009, 07:27 PM	#13
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,237 Feedback Score: 61 (100%)	Simply superb lens, and this kit is well priced. It's just the economy, everybody's watching the dollars (and Euros, etc) these days... Some snapshots from this lens (Hope you don't mind Buddha!) Last edited by jsherman999; 01-01-2009 at 07:35 PM.

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12-29-2008, 08:19 PM	#2
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,587 Feedback Score: 19 (100%) Original Poster	Here are the pictures of the kit, I dont have pics of the Velbon Rail or the Tubes, but they are included.

12-30-2008, 08:33 AM	#3
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,587 Feedback Score: 19 (100%) Original Poster	Almost 200 looks and no hits.... Morning bump!

12-30-2008, 02:06 PM	#4
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,587 Feedback Score: 19 (100%) Original Poster	250 looks, evening bump....

12-30-2008, 04:44 PM	#5
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,587 Feedback Score: 19 (100%) Original Poster	Almost 300 lookers and no hits, making a price drop!

12-31-2008, 06:36 AM	#6
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,587 Feedback Score: 19 (100%) Original Poster	Morning bump for the 350 lookers so far... How come no one wants this kit, you will all be wishing you had it come spring...

01-01-2009, 08:12 AM	#7
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,587 Feedback Score: 19 (100%) Original Poster	New Years Day bump...

01-01-2009, 12:28 PM	#9
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,587 Feedback Score: 19 (100%) Original Poster	Thanks Bruce, I am kinda shocked too, but if I still have it come Spring time, I won't be that upset that it didn't sell.

01-01-2009, 12:34 PM	#10
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Posts: 10,643 Feedback Score: 117 (100%)	It hasn't sold because Ben K hasn't spotted the "Holga" name. Frankly this is an awesome macro kit!

01-01-2009, 05:26 PM	#11
davef Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 433 Feedback Score: 35 (100%)	I also have this lens and it is superb glass. I'm surprised it is for sale as they don't make them any longer. Dave

01-01-2009, 05:52 PM	#12
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,587 Feedback Score: 19 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by Peter Zack It hasn't sold because Ben K hasn't spotted the "Holga" name. Frankly this is an awesome macro kit! A true light kit is not complete if it doesnt have a HOLGA component. Originally posted by davef I also have this lens and it is superb glass. I'm surprised it is for sale as they don't make them any longer. Dave I am sorta torn about selling it, while it is superb glass, I rarely use it, but the same can also be said about my DA*300mm, but I am not ready to sell that lens either, so who knows, maybe I am destined to keep this kit. I think that if it doesn't sell this week I am going ot keep it. Spring will be here before you know it and I am gonna be missing it most likely.

01-01-2009, 08:41 PM	#14
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,587 Feedback Score: 19 (100%) Original Poster	All you're doing is making me want to keep it for myself...

01-01-2009, 10:30 PM	#15
Hannican Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 485 Feedback Score: 13 (100%)	I too absolutely adore this lens! Though I must admit, I have very little patience for tripod work... Handholding at 1:1 magnification may not be the easiest thing in the world to do, but I've had quite a bit of success with the Vivitar and I don't think I honestly don't think I could ever see myself parting ways with it.