| Latest Review Posted | Vivitar (komine) (f3 - early version); 1:1 macro 55mm F2.8
I picked up a Vivitar 55 f2.8 with a 1:1 macro capability for $110 on flebay a few weeks ago. It is used but might as well be NOS as it is perfect. It even came with two filters. This lens is amazing and I would recommend it very highly. It has a solid old-school build quality a very smooth and well damped range of motion. I took it to the conservatory at the St. Paul Zoo and was able to use it as my only lens with great shots of family and quick transitions to macro for flower / fern shots etc... With the lighting on the particular day I was there, a slower lens may have been a problem if I stuck to my MO and shot flash free. I cannot recommend this lens highly enough. The images are crisp and sharp and at 100% crop they still look great. I would like to see more distance between the lens and subject at 1:1, but it would be unfair to fault the lens on this. If you find one that is in great shape it would be worth every penny, and a shame to pass up if you need a true macro for your bag that can also stand in as a semi-fast 50. :D |
