Deciphering vivitar serial numbers this coding system is for all vivitar series 1 lenses, not just the 70210, but. It costs you nothing, and is this sites, and thus my. Mf lens for canon at the best online prices at ebay. This is a bridge over manatawny creek in pottstown, pennsylvania which is in southeastern pa. I do have some issues with a push pull zoom, need to get used to it i prefer 2 control rings for aperture and focus, not just one ring for doing it all. This classic komine made original series 1 is often referred to as the stovepipe because of its di. One legendary germany manufacturer bought the 2890 series 1 vivitar zooms and relabeled it as their own. To see photos that were taken with this lens, go to my web site at. In the early 1970s, vivitar launched the first lenses of its acclaimed series 1 line.
The package does have a smoke or tobacco odor that has dissipated. I then found the komine version and though quite good, i found that i prefer the kinokiron. Vivitar came out with series 1 line of lenses in 1975 that was designed to compete with any highend lens on the market. Aperature blades have oil and seem slightly sluggish, this may be more pronounced in cold weather. Vivitar had contracts with different companies for their series 1 line lenses. This classic komine made original series 1 is often referred to as the stovepipe. Save up to 40% off retail price and get a 180day warranty. The vmc multicoating is particularly good at rendering scenes accurately and without fuss. Vivitar series 1 qdos macro focusing zoom 702102,8 4 x olympus manual w bag. This lens is notorious for oil leaking on the blades. That is the uss constitution, and today were going to have a look at the vivitar 2890mm f2. View and download vivitar series 1 service manual online. Taken from mark roberts website, heres how you can decipher your serial number.
Link, resources, and other places to go september 11. Of the vivitar series 1 lenses in this range this one is my favorite. What are the best and worst of vivitar and series 1 lenses. Since 2008, the vivitar name serves as sakar internationals house brand for digital imaging, optics, mobile accessories, and audio products. Buy vivitar camera lenses 90mm focal and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. I like it as much as either of the 70210 series1s that ive had versions 2 and 3. It belongs to vivitar s legendary series 1 of for the time ultra fast zoom and primes lenses. A lot of my photos are tagged with the lens that was used to take them.
I have an opportunity to pick up an fdmount vivitar series 1 3585mm f2. Vivitar corporation was a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of photographic and optical equipment originally based in santa monica, california. Vivitar series 1 manuals manuals and user guides for vivitar series 1. Vivitars, and especially this lens, are notorious for problems with the aperture. Find great deals on ebay for vivitar series 1 lens and visionar lens. These optics offered outstanding specifications and superior image quality. Also worth mentioning is the amazing series 1 2890mm stovepipe. They were competing with the professional lens offers of the main camera brands at a price that although not cheap was accessible to amateurs. Buy and sell used vivitar camera lenses at keh camera. Im wondering whether anyone has any experience with this lens that they would like to share with me. Vivitar series 1 service manual 81 pages series 1 lens 3585mm f2. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The vivitar 70210mm series 1 is the classic of classics of thirdparty lenses.
Lens has a very minor haze which would not affect image quality. Like many vivitar lenses, it was made for vivitar by fourth parties, and its design varied over the years. The lens starts with serial number 37x, which means it was made by tokina. In the early 1970s, vivitar launched the first lenses of its acclaimed series 1. The filter threads are 58mm, and the lens is a 8 element in 6 group design, with fixed elements at the rear. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Minimum focus is 30cm and there are seven aperture blades. This is the third generation made by komina and branded for vivitar. It belongs to vivitars legendary series 1 of for the time ultra fast zoom and primes lenses.
We have 3 vivitar series 1 manuals available for free pdf download. Its a fastish wideishtotelephotoish generalpurpose zoom from the 1980s, i guess, perhaps the late 1970s. A couple of months ago i got the vivitar series 1 mf 70210mm3. Noone except maybe voigtlander or zeiss could get away with marketing anything like it for slrs in this day and age. Some outside shots using canon t2i and vivitar 2890mm. Apocryphal data suggests this version was made by kino precision kiron in december, 1978. It was a good deal, i dont know if he use this forum, since he is an olympus user as well.
Vivitar accomplished this with innovative series 1 lens designs from great lens designers, demanding quality control, and having independent lens manufacturers bid to make those lenses to vivitars specifications. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Items in condition good and better come with 180 day warranty and free shipping. I support my growing family through this website, as crazy as it might seem.
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