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Vivitar Series 1 70-210 mm f/ 2.8-4 VMC (Cosina) Lens

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Vivitar Series 1 70-210 mm f/ 2.8-4 VMC (Cosina) lens

Vivitar Series 1 70-210 mm f/ 2.8-4 VMC (Cosina) lens

Vivitar Series 1 70-210 mm f/ 2.8-4 VMC (Cosina) lens

Vivitar Series 1 70-210 mm f/ 2.8-4 VMC (Cosina) lens

Format: 35mm SLR

Type: Zoom lens

Focusing: Manual Focus (MF)

Lens mounts: C/Y (contax/yashica), C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Konica AR, M42, M42, Nikon F (FX, DX), Nikon F (FX, DX), Olympus OM, Olympus OM, Pentax K, Pentax K, Minolta SR (MD, MC), Minolta SR (MD, MC)

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Average price: $200

Specifications:

Focal lengthMax. apertureMin. apertureBladesMin. Focus (m.)Filter Ø (mm.)Weight (gr/oz)Length (mm/in)
70mm - 210mmf/2.8 - f/4.0f/2291.158742/26,2131/5,2

Additional information:

Vivitar Series 1 70-210 mm f/ 2.8-4 VMC - fast multicoated telephoto zoom lens for a 35mm SLR with popular mounts of 70-80s. Professional series.


Posted by: SharkDD   Date of publication: 02.07.2012


Mechanical quality3.502
Optical quality4.002
Usability4.502
Pricing / Value4.002
Bokeh3.502
Overall lens rating
3.90

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Owner reviews: Vivitar Series 1 70-210 mm f/ 2.8-4 VMC (Cosina)

Graham 04.03.2016 05:36:15
Period of use: 3 years

Strengths:

Fast aperture and classic zoom length.  Decent macro capability.


Weaknesses:

Zoom creep.


Comments:

Not quite as sharp or distortion-free as the Tamron SP 70-210 f3.5 and of course, not in the same league as the Zeiss 70-210 VS Macro, this lens is a very fair performer, especially in low light.  Distortion is handled well though is apparent at both ends of the zoom range but produces good quality images with good contrast.