| Latest Review Posted | Vivitar Series 1 Version 3 (komine) 70-210mm F2.8-4
I think this is the best zoom lens have ever tried, include my modern kit lens.
It's as sharp as any prime lens of this period.
At 70mm or 210mm, wide open, the pictures are incredibily sharp. Close to F5.6/8, it becomes as sharp as a modern lens.
The colors are good and the bokeh is ok.
Only 2 problems : it is a heavy lens, but solid as a rock, and there is strong purple CA wide open. Close to F4/5.6 and it's almost gone :cool:
Another problem : It is a rare version and very expensive, The second Tokina version is far less expensive and good enough. But I can tell that this Komine is the best version.
I found a crazy man you was selling his copy for 7$ (!) only because there are few fungus inside, I cleaned it and now the condition is very good. But I think it's difficult to find a copy below 60-70$... if you are lucky |
