'Image by Vivitar' 28mm f2.8
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Posted 13/10/2009 - 18:30
Thanks RR for the link. When the lens arrives, the srial number will clearly provide some indication of manufacturer. However, none of the 28mms featured in the the thread you have linked to carry 'IMAGE' by Vivitar titling on the lens.
Does anybody else have any knowledge of this branding?
Thanks
Dave
Does anybody else have any knowledge of this branding?
Thanks
Dave
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Posted 13/10/2009 - 18:50
Ask Robin. After you have read this piece. He is a member here also, same user name and IMO a authority on the field of Vivitar MF 28 lenses.
Just give him a PM.
HTH,
Best regards,
Martin.
Curious about my photography?? Just Follow the Light.
Just give him a PM.
HTH,
Best regards,
Martin.
Curious about my photography?? Just Follow the Light.
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Posted 13/10/2009 - 18:55
RR wrote:
I'd be interested in your experience with it when it arrives as I'm trying to figure out which versions have the closest focus abilities.
I'd be interested in your experience with it when it arrives as I'm trying to figure out which versions have the closest focus abilities.
All the versions who have CF/close focus written on the lens ring. They and only these focus up till 15 cm. All the others without that describtion just manage about 40-45 cm.
Best regards,
Martin.
Curious about my photography?? Just Follow the Light.
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Posted 13/10/2009 - 19:13
The lens is discussed and photographed here in the link provided by Martin
www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/56451-great-vivitar-28mm-...
Dave
www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/56451-great-vivitar-28mm-...
Dave
Last Edited by Blincodave on 13/10/2009 - 19:17
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Posted 13/10/2009 - 19:35
Infact further reading of the link in my last post suggests that the lens comes with a Ricoh pin which needs to be removed before attaching to my K20D otherwise the lens can get jammed on. I'm really glad that I found this out in advance!!!!
Dave
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Blincodave
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Can anybody shed any light on the origin/history of this lens?