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The '''Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom''' lens was designed for and marketed by Ponder & Best in the 1970s. | The '''Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom''' lens was designed for and marketed by Ponder & Best in the 1970s. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [http://www.robertstech.com/vivitar.htm Robertstech Media: Vivitar Series 1 70-210 Macro Zoom] | * [http://www.robertstech.com/vivitar.htm Robertstech Media: Vivitar Series 1 70-210 Macro Zoom] | ||
* [http://photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00Nngp Anaglyphic 3-D with a Vivitar Series 1 Q-DOS lens] | * [http://photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00Nngp Anaglyphic 3-D with a Vivitar Series 1 Q-DOS lens] | ||
Revision as of 16:29, 23 June 2013
The Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom lens was designed for and marketed by Ponder & Best in the 1970s.
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| Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 image by Jesse Patnaude (Image rights) |
Description
The Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom lens was designed for and marketed by Ponder & Best (later Vivitar) in the 1970s. This was the fourth version of the Series 1 70-210mm zoom design (some consider it the fourth and fifth versions - see note below on the Q-dos variant).
Variants
- Q-dos 3-Dimensional Lens System version. This lens is identical to usual model but with badging and support for Q-dos, a stereo anaglyph system developed by Vivitar. The lens included a switch that would optionally insert a half cyan, half red filter internally. The resulting image exhibited a limited 3D effect that could be viewed through conventional red/cyan 3D glasses.
- There were versions of this lens with both 58mm and 62mm filter threads. The original models were 58mm but later models had 62mm threads.
- A gold-plated brass version of the lens was manufactured in a limited run for the Vivitar Series 1 50th Anniversary Lens Set which was given to Vivitar officials and dealers.
Specifications
- Badging: Vivitar Series 1
- Manufacturer: Cosina
- Manufacture Date: unknown
- Focal Length: 70-210mm
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 - f/22
- Diaphragm Type: Automatic
- Diaphragm Blades: unknown
- Filter Diameter: 58mm / 62mm (later models)
- Minimum Focus: unknown
- Mounts: Canon FD, Konica Autoreflex, M42, Minolta SRT/ST, Nikon F, and Olympus OM
- Elements: 14
- Groups: 11
- Weight: 670 g (23.6 oz)
- Accessories: unknown
- Example Serial Numbers: 09723547
- Original Stock Number(s): unknown
Photos
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| Q-DOS variant image by Vagn1949 (Image rights) |
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| Q-DOS variant image by Vagn1949 (Image rights) |
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| Gold-plated variant image by Art and Cameras (Image rights) |
