For Sale - Sold: Vivitar 200mm 3.5 and Teleconverter 2X-1

Groucho · 02-13-2009, 10:36 PM

I don't know if there was ever a "matched" TC but I doubt it. I have the same 2X-1 as the seller is selling, I got it from a rather odd eBay buy of a Vivitar 200mm F3.5. (The seller claimed it was a K-mount which I doubted, turned out to be a Tokina-built TX-mount lens, the 2x TC, and a junky aftermarket M42-K adapter which didn't allow infinity focus. But it was cheap!)

I since picked up a Komine-built version of the Vivitar 200mm, which is what I believe the seller is selling. (Can't tell for sure without seeing the serial number. BTW, anyone who thinks the Komine-built one is heavy should see the Tokina one, it dwarfs it!) I've used that lens with the 2x teleconverter a few times, most recently at Disney World. It's can be a touch slow and prone to CA but you can get some decent results. Here's a few examples.

This one's blurry probably because of the slow shutter speed, 1/80th is pushing it for 400mm!

madhurvyas · 02-14-2009, 07:42 AM

Hi,
I purchased this lens from this forum, this is a good lens for me. Its a cheap 200mm fast lens, if you stop it down to 4.5 it is very good. You can read the reviews for this lens in lens review section.

HarryN · 02-14-2009, 10:40 AM

Hi - so - would this give full aperature viewing and auto stop down with my spotmatic F ?

davekoch · 02-15-2009, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by HarryN

Hi - so - would this give full aperature viewing and auto stop down with my spotmatic F ?

Sorry, I dunno. Experts join in please...

Groucho · 02-15-2009, 11:01 AM

I tried the combination (Vivitar 2X-1 TC and 200mm F3.5) on my Spotmatic II and it did work as expected, ie, aperture wide open for regular viewing, and stopping down cleanly when turning on the meter and when taking a photo.

davekoch · 02-15-2009, 09:24 PM

Screwmount lens (M42)

The lettering on the lens is:

"Auto Vivitar Telephoto 200mm 1:3.5 No. 2823436"

Also comes with Skylight filter

02-15-2009, 08:44 AM	#19
davekoch Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bloomington MN Posts: 31 Feedback Score: 1 (100%) Original Poster	Anyone? Originally posted by HarryN Hi - so - would this give full aperature viewing and auto stop down with my spotmatic F ? Sorry, I dunno. Experts join in please...

02-15-2009, 09:24 PM	#21
davekoch Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bloomington MN Posts: 31 Feedback Score: 1 (100%) Original Poster	More info Screwmount lens (M42) The lettering on the lens is: "Auto Vivitar Telephoto 200mm 1:3.5 No. 2823436" Also comes with Skylight filter Last edited by davekoch; 02-15-2009 at 09:36 PM.

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02-13-2009, 10:36 PM	#16
Groucho Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 416 Feedback Score: 15 (100%)	I don't know if there was ever a "matched" TC but I doubt it. I have the same 2X-1 as the seller is selling, I got it from a rather odd eBay buy of a Vivitar 200mm F3.5. (The seller claimed it was a K-mount which I doubted, turned out to be a Tokina-built TX-mount lens, the 2x TC, and a junky aftermarket M42-K adapter which didn't allow infinity focus. But it was cheap!) I since picked up a Komine-built version of the Vivitar 200mm, which is what I believe the seller is selling. (Can't tell for sure without seeing the serial number. BTW, anyone who thinks the Komine-built one is heavy should see the Tokina one, it dwarfs it!) I've used that lens with the 2x teleconverter a few times, most recently at Disney World. It's can be a touch slow and prone to CA but you can get some decent results. Here's a few examples. This one's blurry probably because of the slow shutter speed, 1/80th is pushing it for 400mm!

02-14-2009, 07:42 AM	#17
madhurvyas Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bikaner (Raj)-India Posts: 562 Feedback Score: 8 (100%)	Hi, I purchased this lens from this forum, this is a good lens for me. Its a cheap 200mm fast lens, if you stop it down to 4.5 it is very good. You can read the reviews for this lens in lens review section.

02-14-2009, 10:40 AM	#18
HarryN Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 68 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Hi - so - would this give full aperature viewing and auto stop down with my spotmatic F ?

02-15-2009, 11:01 AM	#20
Groucho Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 416 Feedback Score: 15 (100%)	I tried the combination (Vivitar 2X-1 TC and 200mm F3.5) on my Spotmatic II and it did work as expected, ie, aperture wide open for regular viewing, and stopping down cleanly when turning on the meter and when taking a photo.

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