Spider,

Great shots!

Pub was closed???? What the @$^%^&???????

Fine testament to a fine lens by the way, the 2.8 shots are very good.

Thanks for sharing!

Duncan wrote:

On the downside......you need to remember to keep the card in there......just in case...[/quote]Duncan,

And you have to remember where you live. So much to remember!

Gawd! I love getting old!

Was out in the COLD last night, so took one of my Spotmatics with a Takumar 1:1.4 50mm, instead of any of the digitals.

Of course, it worked a treat - as it has for 40+ years.

How come I can't stop looking at the back of the film door after each shot?

I should glue a mirror back there so I'd have an idiot to look at at least

What a shame.

The impact these monsters have is incalculable.

A wise decision to postpone the trip Lilly. In no way could it be enjoyable now.

Colin,

Agree with all of the above - I have a lowley K110D and some amazing glass. However, I return to the kit lens more than I thought I ever would. Once understood, it's very good.

One thing to check for us who are visually challenged is the diopter adjustment on your camera - it makes a huge difference if it's as little as one click off either way.

I've just paid out $240.00 CDN for a Zatz-eye focusing screen (yet to arrive), in hopes that it will further aid my aged peepers when using critical apertures. Meanwhile - f8 and auto focus on just about all my lenses.

Cheers

Gromit,

Take one of your functioning lenses and compare the little black tab sticking out of the back (mounting) end, with your Vivitar. These tabs should be exactly parallel to the fixed piece beside them and move VERY freely. If the tab is bent either inwards or outwards, try to straighten it (what have you got to lose?).
They get bent very easily.
If you can save it, Vivitar 1 lenses are usually very good - I prize an 80 - 200mm zoom for Pentax, and my daughter has one on her Minolta Maxxum which she seldom removes.

Best of luck!

edumad,

I have manual screw mount 50mm 1.4, 135mm 2.5, 50mm 4.0 macro etc. I recently bought a 31mm FA Limited, and its manual focus ring feels like these good old gems.

Therefore, I ASSUME all Limiteds would have the "feel".

Enjoy your lens - if it is like my Super Takumar 1.4, you're in for some amazing photographs.

Actually Doctor, it looks wonderful! Love the maitre'd in the background!

There are great shots here, but that grass is special for me.

Deserves a place over the mantle in a modern living room.

Beautiful!

John,

Like you already!

Cheers and enjoy!