Help me identify the lenses

cyclone3d · 11-13-2013, 11:57 AM

The Vivitar 24mm f2 is worth more by itself then what you paid for the whole lot.

The Super Tak 50 f1.4 should be worth cleaning as it is a nice lens.

The rest may not be worth paying to have cleaned. Could probably post the 50 1.8 by itself and the rest in an as-is lot on Ebay and get some money back.. maybe even end up with the 24mm 2.4 and 50mm 1.4 for very little.

A quick look shows the 55mm 1.8 going for $40+ IF you don't want to keep it.

mourya · 11-13-2013, 04:43 PM

I have given 50 f1.4 for cleaning.

Quote:

The Vivitar 24mm f2 is worth more by itself then what you paid for the whole lot.

Really ? i read some reviews where they mentioned it being soft throughout the stops. I found it soft at f2 (i think that is expected). I will keep it then

Wondering whether i can make use of vivitar flashes with external triggers.. are they worth keeping ?

cyclone3d · 11-13-2013, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by mourya

I have given 50 f1.4 for cleaning.

Really ? i read some reviews where they mentioned it being soft throughout the stops. I found it soft at f2 (i think that is expected). I will keep it then

Wondering whether i can make use of vivitar flashes with external triggers.. are they worth keeping ?

I just was looking at Ebay prices.

In any case, you are not going to have a very deep depth of field at f2. I would think that what is in focus should be decently sharp though.
edit: I would make sure to use a lens hood with the 24mm. It will probably help the contrast and perceived sharpness a decent amount.

mourya · 11-13-2013, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by cyclone3d

I just was looking at Ebay prices.

In any case, you are not going to have a very deep depth of field at f2. I would think that what is in focus should be decently sharp though.
edit: I would make sure to use a lens hood with the 24mm. It will probably help the contrast and perceived sharpness a decent amount.

Yea, it came with a metal hood and filter. I will shoot some horses today @f8 maybe

and see if it is sharp

Nick Siebers · 11-13-2013, 09:55 PM

Vivitar 24/2 crazy soft wide open, bu stop a few clicks and very sharp. An odd lens, like 2 in 1.

mourya · 11-14-2013, 02:12 AM

Originally posted by Nick Siebers

Vivitar 24/2 crazy soft wide open, bu stop a few clicks and very sharp. An odd lens, like 2 in 1.

you are right, i got a sharp shot today. But that is like in 1 in 20 shots. It is prone to flaring, purple fringing a lot. May be i need to get it cleaned as well. Good thing is. i can use the 'A' mode.

D1N0 · 11-14-2013, 05:27 AM

Sounds like the same behaviour as the 28mm f2 vivitar I have. Both from kiron I expect. F2 is useable for close up work or very low contrast light conditions At 2.8 the glow is mostly gone.

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11-13-2013, 11:57 AM	#16
cyclone3d Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 511	The Vivitar 24mm f2 is worth more by itself then what you paid for the whole lot. The Super Tak 50 f1.4 should be worth cleaning as it is a nice lens. The rest may not be worth paying to have cleaned. Could probably post the 50 1.8 by itself and the rest in an as-is lot on Ebay and get some money back.. maybe even end up with the 24mm 2.4 and 50mm 1.4 for very little. A quick look shows the 55mm 1.8 going for $40+ IF you don't want to keep it.

11-13-2013, 04:43 PM	#17
mourya Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 151 Original Poster	I have given 50 f1.4 for cleaning. Quote: The Vivitar 24mm f2 is worth more by itself then what you paid for the whole lot. Really ? i read some reviews where they mentioned it being soft throughout the stops. I found it soft at f2 (i think that is expected). I will keep it then Wondering whether i can make use of vivitar flashes with external triggers.. are they worth keeping ?

11-13-2013, 05:23 PM	#18
cyclone3d Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 511	Originally posted by mourya I have given 50 f1.4 for cleaning. Really ? i read some reviews where they mentioned it being soft throughout the stops. I found it soft at f2 (i think that is expected). I will keep it then Wondering whether i can make use of vivitar flashes with external triggers.. are they worth keeping ? I just was looking at Ebay prices. In any case, you are not going to have a very deep depth of field at f2. I would think that what is in focus should be decently sharp though. edit: I would make sure to use a lens hood with the 24mm. It will probably help the contrast and perceived sharpness a decent amount.

11-13-2013, 05:26 PM	#19
mourya Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 151 Original Poster	Originally posted by cyclone3d I just was looking at Ebay prices. In any case, you are not going to have a very deep depth of field at f2. I would think that what is in focus should be decently sharp though. edit: I would make sure to use a lens hood with the 24mm. It will probably help the contrast and perceived sharpness a decent amount. Yea, it came with a metal hood and filter. I will shoot some horses today @f8 maybe and see if it is sharp

11-13-2013, 09:55 PM	#20
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	Vivitar 24/2 crazy soft wide open, bu stop a few clicks and very sharp. An odd lens, like 2 in 1.

11-14-2013, 02:12 AM	#21
mourya Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 151 Original Poster	Originally posted by Nick Siebers Vivitar 24/2 crazy soft wide open, bu stop a few clicks and very sharp. An odd lens, like 2 in 1. you are right, i got a sharp shot today. But that is like in 1 in 20 shots. It is prone to flaring, purple fringing a lot. May be i need to get it cleaned as well. Good thing is. i can use the 'A' mode.

11-14-2013, 05:27 AM	#22
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Sounds like the same behaviour as the 28mm f2 vivitar I have. Both from kiron I expect. F2 is useable for close up work or very low contrast light conditions At 2.8 the glow is mostly gone.

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