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Revision as of 15:28, 27 May 2012
The Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 Compatible T System lens, Type 2, was one 2 models distributed by Ponder & Best (Vivitar) in the 1960s.
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| Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 Compatible T System, Type 2 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
Description
The Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 Compatible T System lens, Type 2, was one 2 models of preset, T mount lens distributed by Ponder & Best (later Vivitar) in the 1960s as a 135mm Basic Telephoto lens. Ponder and Best designated the family to which this lens belongs as the Compatible T System. With only one exception, the Compatible T System family consisted of prime lenses, including mostly long telephoto lenses. Most of the early family members, known as the Type 1 T mounts, were made by Tokina, known at that time as Tokyo Koki. The manufacturer of the Type 2 T mounts, such as this one, is currently unknown. It's possible that it was Tokina, Kino Precision, or another company. The lens is marked "Lens Made in Japan'. The Type 2 T mounts are easy to distinguish from Type 1 T mounts by several visible identifiers: the Type 2 T mounts have a smooth flat area at the bottom of a focusing ring, while Types 1 T mounts have a smooth tapered (angled) area at the bottom of the focusing ring; Type 2 T mounts have space between the two preset rings with markings that indicate aperture values when a 2x Tele Converter is attached, while Type 1 T mounts usually have the two preset rings immediately adjacent to each other with no markings on the barrel between the rings.
Specifications
- Badging: Vivitar
- Manufacturer: unknown
- Manufacture Date: ca 1968?
- Focal Length: 135mm
- Aperture Range: f/2.9 - f/22
- Diaphragm Type: Preset
- Diaphragm Blades: 15
- Filter Diameter: 55mm
- Minimum Focus: 1.8 m (6 ft)
- Mounts: T mount
- Elements: unknown
- Groups: unknown
- Weight: unknown
- Accessories: Screw-on metal lens cap
- Example Serial Numbers: 199006, 199355, 202092, 205961
- Original Stock Number(s): unknown
Photos
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| Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
References
Links
- Flickr set by steevithak: Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 Preset T mount lens (type 2) Photos of and with the lens
