The first version of the lens was announced in the late 1960s, making it the very first zoom lens sold under the vivitar badge. The focus range goes down to slightly below 2 metres 6,5 feet. So i am guessing the lens you are looking at is is the old fd mount and the answer is no thats probably why its so cheap. They produced some fantastic quality lenses, and some of more dubious quality. View and download vivitar 202 owners manual online. Download vivitar camera drivers for windows 10, 8, 7, xp. Vivitar 75 205mm and the 2x matched multiplier a recent ebay lot included a vivitar 75 205mm f3. Would the nikon ai mount from the same lens vivitar 75 205mm f3. Im in need of a macro lens does anyone know if this is a true macro lens. This high quality lens employs multicoated optics to reduce flare and ghosting while ensuring crisp, sharp images. Personally id agree with kiron kid and others and suggest the op look for a vivitar 70210 series one which is faster and optically way superior to the lens hes asking about. Last week i went to a thrift store and came across some vintage camera lenses. I happened to have the adapter lying around so i used to for a.
Flickriver view images as a river of photos and more. The vivitar 70210mm series 1 is the classic of classics of thirdparty lenses. Vivitar action cam app allows you to use the vivitar action cam with your android phone. A reminder, the 75205 vivitar is effectively a 150mm 410mm lens when mounted on a camera that uses the 43s sensor size. Since the letters mc are stamped on the id ring along with the other information i would think it is a minolta mcmd mount lens.
For macrography focusing is realized with a zoom ring, while focusing ring does not change focus, but slightly changes focal distance. Ive read good things about this lens and will be giving it a test before long. Mar 17, 20 how to film a wedding a complete behind the scenes in 4k. Vivitar 75205mm and the 2x matched multiplier lenses for. The builtin lens hood remains, as does the metal focus ring with longitudinal ridges. The vivitar 75205 1 touch 62mm filter was made by kiron in late 70s. I have a vivitar series 1 kino made 70210 with canon fd mount so only used with film and this 75 205 is as good if not better imo, though there is more fungus in the 70210. Vivitar 75205mm and the 2x matched multiplier lenses.
The index ring is pushed forward under the distance scale ring. The driver update utility downloads and installs your drivers quickly and easily. There is some purple fringing as would be expected considering its age and vintage coatings but i did not find them as objectionable as i have found on other lenses. Vivitar 75205mm and the 2x matched multiplier a recent ebay lot included a vivitar 75205mm f3. I had a vivitar 300mm m42 briefly that was mediocre at best. I ended up doing it twice, with the lens zoomed all the way to 205mm, and again zoomed in to 85mm. It got into my head to set my ancient vivitar 85205mm. This kiron made lens comes in an earlier 2 ring design pic 2 and a later onetouch model. Both were screw mounts and luckly my m42 adapter worked for both first up is the vivitar 70205 lens. Dvr 914hd wifi action camcorder vivitarexperienceimage. Considering, my first impressions of this lens was very sharp, nice contrast and strong colors even wide open or at the 205mm end.
Other then its weight and size for a f4 lens, the kiron 70210 is one. Everything you need to take high definition digital videos and photos is included with your camcorder. The zoom ring is now has a black diamond grip pattern. In this post, i see how one of the vivitar range, the vivitar 75 205mm f3. Nymes llc rust belt revival, in its sole discretion, may void any sale, temporarily suspend bidding and resell any itemlots that were affected by any. I had the 1st version in pentax esf screw mount and sold that when i switched to. Make sure this fits by entering your model number fast, high quality telephoto zoom lens for pentax k and pk slr cameras see below, plus ka, af and digital models with restrictions vivitar japanese quality handy 75 205mm zoom fast f3. This is an ancient, nonai lens built in the late 1960s or early 1970s. Vivitar is a computer technology company that manufactures digital cameras, digital video recorders, dash cams, smart cameras, speakers, headphones and earbuds, webcams, telescopes and microscopes, mobile chargers, tripods, and more. Bidder acknowledges that this auction is conducted electronically and relies on hardware and software that may malfunction without warning. Vivitar were a popular manufacturer of third party, add on lenses in the 1970s and 1980s.
Even if the mc stand for multicoated and was printed on the lens for all of the various mounts for which it was made, the mc led me to compare it to the minolta mount. Apocryphal data suggests this version was made by kino precision kiron in december, 1978. The lens is now all black, to match the coloring of the contemporary vivitar lens family. Fd to eos rebel t2i test using vivitar fd 75 205mm telephoto zoom lens bishops falls, newfoundland, canada. Nymes llc rust belt revival online auction terms by submitting a bid on any rust belt revival sale you the bidder agree to all terms listed below in addition to any additional terms per individual sale. Both were screw mounts and luckly my m42 adapter worked for both first up is the vivitar 70 205 lens. Rust belt revival online auctions vivitar 75205 mm zoom lens. I looked at my keh order and i threw in the vivitar 75205 3. Vivitar take your picnic to the next level with stereo sound and wireless range. How to film a wedding a complete behind the scenes in 4k. If the 75 205 is the close focus version, i had one too a little while back, picked it up for less than a tenner, but it was one of the fall guys when the. Samyang 5 heavy, nikon 105dirty, vivitar 75205, helios 56fixed,pentax 50 f1. From reading, i think this was a well regarded lens made by kiron. The driver update utility for vivitar devices is intelligent software which automatically recognizes your computers operating system and camera model and finds the most uptodate drivers for it.
I did a search and didnt find any vivitar 75205mm in the modern mount. Once paired you can control the record function along with the ability to playback video and share it all from the palm of your hand. Vivitar spectacular design and highperforming sound. At the 75mm setting there is a pssibility to engage a close focus. It seems that the macro setting uses a closefocusing enhancement of the 75 mm focal length. If you are patient on ebay or hunt your local antique stores and flea markets you can find lots of great nikkor glass. You should have a serial number that start with 22.
The last version was still being sold over a decade later. The first step in disassembly was removal of screws so this index ring could be moved forward like this. Manufactured by kino optics or kiron it has 22 in its serial number. Rust belt revival online auctions vivitar 75205 mm zoom. I had a copy of the later marketed by kiron themself 70210 f4 also one touch and 62mm filter. Vivitar camera drivers download for windows 10, 8, 7, xp. Feb 08, 2006 the vivitar 75 205 1 touch 62mm filter was made by kiron in late 70s. Even though it mounts and shoots, it has a horrible time focusing and the shots a usually extremely grainy. Make sure this fits by entering your model number fast, high quality telephoto zoom lens for pentax k and pk slr cameras see below, plus ka, af and digital models with restrictions vivitar japanese quality handy 75205mm zoom fast f3. The lens is a pushpull type thus the focal length is changed by pushing or pulling the focusing ring and the lens length is changing at the same time. Would the nikon ai mount from the same lens vivitar 75205mm f3. Like many vivitar lenses, it was made for vivitar by fourth parties, and its design varied over the years. And second, i do not know if i can adapt to the 5d and the question is, what good is it. The t4 mount could be adapted to most commonly used camera mounts of the era.
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