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ajuett · 04-15-2009, 03:29 PM

Didn't know where to put this, move if needed

I picked up a mint-like Vivitar 17-28mm f/4-4.5 lens today. It's an "A" lens as well with a 72mm thread. Eager to see the results of a true 17mm wide rectilinear I burned through a roll and got it developed today. This is the first shot with it, just a quick scan, no pp. The 2nd image is using the M 28mm for comparison. I'll scan the rest in later tonight.

17mm:

28mm:

Last edited by Damn Brit; 04-15-2009 at 11:56 PM. Reason: OP request for title change.

k100d · 04-15-2009, 06:33 PM

how good is the lens?

ajuett · 04-15-2009, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by k100d

how good is the lens?

Just started to scan now, the first few look great. The Vivitar 17-28mm f/4-4.5 is in excellent condition. Metal body and mount, no marks anywhere. here it is on the Super Program;

geauxpez · 04-15-2009, 07:01 PM

That's wiiiiiide.

ajuett · 04-15-2009, 09:18 PM

In the Film SLR section I mentioned I had bought a Vivitar 17-28mm f/4-4.5. This is a metal body and mount, FF, "A" and rectilinear lens. 103 degree view is pretty wide

I got the film developed today and have posted a few examples below. Some sharpening, slight color adjustment and no distortion correction.

Click to see all images and also to see how wide it is against a M 28mm f/3.5.
Capilano River Regional Park 2009 Photo Gallery by ajuett at pbase.com

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ajuett · 04-15-2009, 10:12 PM

I've continued this thread in the SLR Lens forum...
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/57364-vivitar-...-4-4-5-ff.html

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CSoars · 04-15-2009, 11:15 PM

I had the pentax FA-J 18-35 for a while. Super wides.... ah. Stop down and get close, really close. Looks like you've got the hang of it, I find anything below 28mm a bit of a challenge to work with. When I was new I got plenty of tiny, 'fit it all in' landscapes.

Damn Brit · 04-15-2009, 11:22 PM

Do you want this merged with the new one?
PM me if you do.

Pentaxtic · 04-15-2009, 11:53 PM

Thanks for the images. I will want to check out the park now.

ajuett · 04-16-2009, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by CSoars

I had the pentax FA-J 18-35 for a while. Super wides.... ah. Stop down and get close, really close. Looks like you've got the hang of it, I find anything below 28mm a bit of a challenge to work with. When I was new I got plenty of tiny, 'fit it all in' landscapes.

Thanks CSoars, it is quite the site when first looking through the view finder. I love this lens already.

Originally posted by Pentaxtic

Thanks for the images. I will want to check out the park now.

No problem Pentaxtix and if you like hiking you'll enjoy.

wahid_satu · 10-02-2010, 10:21 PM

Hi, sorry to bring up an old thread. I stumbled upon a Vivitar 17-something lens for Pentax. It was brand new old stock, made in the early 90's. It had very wide opening maybe 70mm or so. I just want to make sure it is the same lens as yours. Do you have any picture of the lens?

It was selling at $40, I wanted to buy it but when I inspect the mount, it had the famous Ricoh pin. My K-x was new, so I don't want to risk trying it. But, should it be OK?

04-15-2009, 03:29 PM	#1
ajuett Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,100	Vivitar 17-28mm f/4-4.5 lens examples. Didn't know where to put this, move if needed I picked up a mint-like Vivitar 17-28mm f/4-4.5 lens today. It's an "A" lens as well with a 72mm thread. Eager to see the results of a true 17mm wide rectilinear I burned through a roll and got it developed today. This is the first shot with it, just a quick scan, no pp. The 2nd image is using the M 28mm for comparison. I'll scan the rest in later tonight. 17mm: 28mm: Last edited by Damn Brit; 04-15-2009 at 11:56 PM. Reason: OP request for title change.

04-15-2009, 09:18 PM	#5
ajuett Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,100 Original Poster	Vivitar 17-28mm f/4-4.5 lens examples. In the Film SLR section I mentioned I had bought a Vivitar 17-28mm f/4-4.5. This is a metal body and mount, FF, "A" and rectilinear lens. 103 degree view is pretty wide I got the film developed today and have posted a few examples below. Some sharpening, slight color adjustment and no distortion correction. Click to see all images and also to see how wide it is against a M 28mm f/3.5. Capilano River Regional Park 2009 Photo Gallery by ajuett at pbase.com - Last edited by Damn Brit; 04-15-2009 at 11:51 PM. Reason: Requested title change by OP

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ajuett Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,100 Original Poster	Originally posted by k100d how good is the lens? Just started to scan now, the first few look great. The Vivitar 17-28mm f/4-4.5 is in excellent condition. Metal body and mount, no marks anywhere. here it is on the Super Program;

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ajuett Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,100 Original Poster	I've continued this thread in the SLR Lens forum... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/57364-vivitar-...-4-4-5-ff.html -

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CSoars Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 322	I had the pentax FA-J 18-35 for a while. Super wides.... ah. Stop down and get close, really close. Looks like you've got the hang of it, I find anything below 28mm a bit of a challenge to work with. When I was new I got plenty of tiny, 'fit it all in' landscapes.

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Damn Brit Guest	Do you want this merged with the new one? PM me if you do.

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Pentaxtic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 417	Thanks for the images. I will want to check out the park now.

04-16-2009, 12:00 AM	#10
ajuett Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,100 Original Poster	Originally posted by CSoars I had the pentax FA-J 18-35 for a while. Super wides.... ah. Stop down and get close, really close. Looks like you've got the hang of it, I find anything below 28mm a bit of a challenge to work with. When I was new I got plenty of tiny, 'fit it all in' landscapes. Thanks CSoars, it is quite the site when first looking through the view finder. I love this lens already. Originally posted by Pentaxtic Thanks for the images. I will want to check out the park now. No problem Pentaxtix and if you like hiking you'll enjoy.

10-02-2010, 10:21 PM	#11
wahid_satu Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 96	Hi, sorry to bring up an old thread. I stumbled upon a Vivitar 17-something lens for Pentax. It was brand new old stock, made in the early 90's. It had very wide opening maybe 70mm or so. I just want to make sure it is the same lens as yours. Do you have any picture of the lens? It was selling at $40, I wanted to buy it but when I inspect the mount, it had the famous Ricoh pin. My K-x was new, so I don't want to risk trying it. But, should it be OK?

Vivitar 17-28mm f/4-4.5 lens examples.

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