Vivitar Lens Club - share the beauty

MobiusOne · 04-02-2012, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Looks pretty good to me - nice one!

Thank you!

Originally posted by baro-nite

Wow -- 82mm! That's bigger than the front element of any lens I own, including a 400/5.6 and a 20/2.8 (both film-era lenses). Does indeed look like fun, and with a shot like this that's a lot more important than IQ. (You might well want to pick up an 18-55, though, really good value and I expect one of the earlier, non-WR versions can be found for quite cheap.)

The front of the lens is ridiculous. I got a lens hood for it to help with the flare, and it was even more ridiculous. I don't bring it out into public because it looks like some kind of futuristic weapon!

My kit lens broke at the mount (plastic mounts

). I sent out for repair (years ago when I didn't know better) and they charged me a ridiculous price. This is when I learned about old Pentax lenses and these forums! I might still be using only the kit lens if it didn't break

and I wouldn't be here!

Just a few months ago, now that I knew better, I ordered a new mount to attempt to repair it, and turned out a few of the tiny gold contact balls was missing. the lens acted erratically and was useless. If anyone has tips on substituting the gold contact balls (short off ordering new ones), I'm all ears!

Sorry for turning this into a rambling post.

theunartist · 04-03-2012, 02:30 PM

K10D + Vivitar 75-205/3.8 Macro Focusing

Not really a macro but close focusing throughout zoom range, which makes this a very very usable lens. IQ is nice wide open or stopped down. Mine is the K-mount, push/pull zoom.

Arjay Bee · 04-03-2012, 05:47 PM

Nice one! I have this lens but with sticky aperture blades. I plan to get it repaired as it is too good to move on. Your image just confirms my thoughts-

theunartist · 04-04-2012, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

Nice one! I have this lens but with sticky aperture blades. I plan to get it repaired as it is too good to move on. Your image just confirms my thoughts-

Thanks Arjay! I think it has better all around sharpness/colors than my Pentax F 70-210. Would never part with this one either...

Jonathan Mac · 04-06-2012, 02:21 AM

A few snowy pics from this morning with the Vivitar 75-205 f/3.8, all at f/8 and ISO 400. All taken in Segovia, Spain.

**bpv_UW** · 04-08-2012, 10:12 PM

Just picked up a Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm/f2.8-4.0 (v3, Komine). Took it for a spin yesterday and this morning shooting some signs of spring...

at 210mm

at ~100mm (with slight cropping)

-Brandon

JohnBee · 04-08-2012, 10:46 PM

Originally posted by bpv_UW

Just picked up a Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm/f2.8-4.0 (v3, Komine). Took it for a spin yesterday and this morning shooting some signs of spring...

Fantastic!

bdparker · 04-09-2012, 02:09 AM

Can I post here?

I got a Tokina (Vivitar) 100-300mm f5 Close Focusing telephoto zoom lens (don't know who came first or who copied who)

But I just did a review with some test shots if anybody is willing to comment/critique ?

Tokina RMC 100-300mm f5.0 Close-Focusing zoom Lens Reviews - Tokina Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

Cheers Br Barry

Schmidlapper · 04-14-2012, 05:20 AM

Vivitar 28/2.8 SMS CF K06 @ 5.6

theunartist · 04-19-2012, 06:31 AM - **1 Like**

Kx + Vivitar 75-205/3.8 Macro Focusing

amber waters · 04-20-2012, 06:39 AM - **2 Likes**

A few from my newly-acquired Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 CF (K02 version). Initially I was a bit suspect of this lens, but the more I use it the more I'm warming up to it.

**paulh** · 04-20-2012, 09:37 AM

I like the b/w tulips, amber waters!

This was shot this week with an *istD + Vivitar 135/2.8 (Cosina) cropped:

arsn.r3d · 04-20-2012, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by amber waters

A few from my newly-acquired Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 CF (K02 version). Initially I was a bit suspect of this lens, but the more I use it the more I'm warming up to it.

Nice set...makes me wanna get one, too.

**k0og** · 04-26-2012, 07:38 PM

I just received a pristine Vivitar 75-205mm f3.8 (Kiron) one-touch zoom lens, and it is an EXCELLENT lens! It seems sharp from f3.8 throughout its zoom range, the constant f3.8 throughout the range is nice, and the close focus makes it nearly a macro lens. I paid $25 for this lens, and am extremely happy!

Here is a dandelion I photographed late this afternoon under overcast skies, so not much light. Wide open at f3.8, 205mm, K100D Super, ISO400, handheld. I converted it to B&W because all the green grass behind it made for too much color and distracted from the dandelion structure. This is heavily cropped and resized.

I think this lens may be a bokeh monster.

I posted a review at Vivitar 75-205mm f3.8 Macro Focusing Lens Reviews - Vivitar Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database.

-Joe-

Arjay Bee · 04-26-2012, 09:24 PM

These 75-205 shots almost need a thread of their own - nice one Joe!

04-08-2012, 10:12 PM	#306
bpv_UW Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 765	Viv 70-210 (Komine) Just picked up a Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm/f2.8-4.0 (v3, Komine). Took it for a spin yesterday and this morning shooting some signs of spring... at 210mm at ~100mm (with slight cropping) -Brandon Last edited by bpv_UW; 04-17-2012 at 01:42 PM.

04-14-2012, 05:20 AM	#309
Schmidlapper Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 534	Vivitar 28/2.8 SMS CF K06 @ 5.6 Last edited by Schmidlapper; 04-14-2012 at 07:01 AM. Reason: adjusted brightness of photo

04-26-2012, 07:38 PM	#314
k0og Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rolla, Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 699	Vivitar 75-205mm f3.8 I just received a pristine Vivitar 75-205mm f3.8 (Kiron) one-touch zoom lens, and it is an EXCELLENT lens! It seems sharp from f3.8 throughout its zoom range, the constant f3.8 throughout the range is nice, and the close focus makes it nearly a macro lens. I paid $25 for this lens, and am extremely happy! Here is a dandelion I photographed late this afternoon under overcast skies, so not much light. Wide open at f3.8, 205mm, K100D Super, ISO400, handheld. I converted it to B&W because all the green grass behind it made for too much color and distracted from the dandelion structure. This is heavily cropped and resized. I think this lens may be a bokeh monster. I posted a review at Vivitar 75-205mm f3.8 Macro Focusing Lens Reviews - Vivitar Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database. -Joe- Last edited by k0og; 04-26-2012 at 07:50 PM.

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04-02-2012, 08:33 PM	#301
MobiusOne Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 46	Originally posted by paulh Looks pretty good to me - nice one! Thank you! Originally posted by baro-nite Wow -- 82mm! That's bigger than the front element of any lens I own, including a 400/5.6 and a 20/2.8 (both film-era lenses). Does indeed look like fun, and with a shot like this that's a lot more important than IQ. (You might well want to pick up an 18-55, though, really good value and I expect one of the earlier, non-WR versions can be found for quite cheap.) The front of the lens is ridiculous. I got a lens hood for it to help with the flare, and it was even more ridiculous. I don't bring it out into public because it looks like some kind of futuristic weapon! My kit lens broke at the mount (plastic mounts ). I sent out for repair (years ago when I didn't know better) and they charged me a ridiculous price. This is when I learned about old Pentax lenses and these forums! I might still be using only the kit lens if it didn't break and I wouldn't be here! Just a few months ago, now that I knew better, I ordered a new mount to attempt to repair it, and turned out a few of the tiny gold contact balls was missing. the lens acted erratically and was useless. If anyone has tips on substituting the gold contact balls (short off ordering new ones), I'm all ears! Sorry for turning this into a rambling post.

04-03-2012, 02:30 PM	#302
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	K10D + Vivitar 75-205/3.8 Macro Focusing Not really a macro but close focusing throughout zoom range, which makes this a very very usable lens. IQ is nice wide open or stopped down. Mine is the K-mount, push/pull zoom.

04-03-2012, 05:47 PM	#303
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715 Original Poster	Nice one! I have this lens but with sticky aperture blades. I plan to get it repaired as it is too good to move on. Your image just confirms my thoughts-

04-04-2012, 06:54 AM	#304
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by Arjay Bee Nice one! I have this lens but with sticky aperture blades. I plan to get it repaired as it is too good to move on. Your image just confirms my thoughts- Thanks Arjay! I think it has better all around sharpness/colors than my Pentax F 70-210. Would never part with this one either...

04-06-2012, 02:21 AM	#305
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	A few snowy pics from this morning with the Vivitar 75-205 f/3.8, all at f/8 and ISO 400. All taken in Segovia, Spain.

04-08-2012, 10:46 PM	#307
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by bpv_UW Just picked up a Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm/f2.8-4.0 (v3, Komine). Took it for a spin yesterday and this morning shooting some signs of spring... Fantastic!

04-09-2012, 02:09 AM	#308
bdparker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 307	Can I post here? I got a Tokina (Vivitar) 100-300mm f5 Close Focusing telephoto zoom lens (don't know who came first or who copied who) But I just did a review with some test shots if anybody is willing to comment/critique ? Tokina RMC 100-300mm f5.0 Close-Focusing zoom Lens Reviews - Tokina Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database Cheers Br Barry

04-19-2012, 06:31 AM - 1 Like	#310
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Kx + Vivitar 75-205/3.8 Macro Focusing

04-20-2012, 06:39 AM - 2 Likes	#311
amber waters Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: MN Posts: 92	A few from my newly-acquired Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 CF (K02 version). Initially I was a bit suspect of this lens, but the more I use it the more I'm warming up to it.

04-20-2012, 09:37 AM	#312
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,269	I like the b/w tulips, amber waters! This was shot this week with an *istD + Vivitar 135/2.8 (Cosina) cropped:

04-20-2012, 09:45 AM	#313
arsn.r3d Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 303	Originally posted by amber waters A few from my newly-acquired Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 CF (K02 version). Initially I was a bit suspect of this lens, but the more I use it the more I'm warming up to it. Nice set...makes me wanna get one, too.

04-26-2012, 09:24 PM	#315
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715 Original Poster	These 75-205 shots almost need a thread of their own - nice one Joe!