| Latest Review Posted | Vivitar Macro Focusing Zoom 35-70mm F2.8-3.8
Some disclaimers about my review:
1. My copy of this lens was purchased for $9 at BGN quality from KEH, so I know it's not the best example to rate (and my rating doesn't reflect the defects/damage that seem to be unique to my lens). The zoom mechanism on my copy was so sticky it would barely move when I first took it out of the box, and the aperture ring had taken a beating, probably because the push-pull zoom was so sticky that zooming required grabbing both ends of the lens and pulling HARD. With that in mind, take my number rating with a grain of salt - I couldn't decide what was most appropriate, considering that my copy isn't in great condition and that I'm not sure what issues are common to all copies and which are just happening with my gross one. However, the optics/glass, the focus ring, and the exterior surface seem like they are in great condition on my copy (with just a little dust and a TINY scratch on the lens front, but no fogging/fungus, and no notable damage to any part of the lens to make me think it was dropped or similarly abused), which makes me think the issues with this lens aren't ALL the result of mishandling by the previous owner... so I wouldn't suggest spending much money on one of these without trying it out first.
2. I am NO expert AT ALL, but I figured a non-expert review was better than nothing since this was the first review
3. I'll update this once I get some hi-res scans back from the couple of rolls of film I took with this lens on my K... |
