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The Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 Compatible T System lens was distributed by [[Vivitar|Ponder & Best (Vivitar)]] in the 1960s.
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==Description==
The Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 Compatible T System lens was distributed by [[Vivitar|Ponder & Best (Vivitar)]] in the 1960s. Ponder & 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. The 200mm f/3.5 lens is a [[Diaphragm|preset]] [[T mount]] lens marked "[[List of Japanese lens brands|Made in Japan]]" and was manufactured by the company now known as '''[[Tokina]]''' but known at that time as '''Tokyo Koki'''. A 1969 Cambridge Camera Exchange ad lists the Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 lens for $47.50<ref>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/nesster/3793161853/in/set-72157621778835031/ Cambridge Camera Store ad, 1969]</ref> The September 1965 issue of Popular Photography lists the retail price of this lens at $80 USD.<ref>Vivitar T, Popular Photography, Vol 57, No 3, Sep 1965, p 88</ref>

==Variants==
'''Version 1 (early/mid 1960s)''' - The earliest version of the lens had a metal focus ring with alternating flats and longitudinal ridges. It was badged as a '''P&B Vivitar'''. This version is rare.

'''Version 2 (mid 1960s)''' - The second version of the lens retained the metal focus ring with alternating flats and longitudinal ridges but switched to '''Vivitar''' badging, dropping the P&B. This version is rare.<ref>[http://forum.mflenses.com/vivitar-200mm-f3-5-18-blade-how-old-is-it-t23942.html Manual Focus Lens forum: Vivitar 200mm f3.5 18 blade--How Old Is It!?]</ref>

'''Version 3 (late 1960s - early 1970s?)''' - The final version of the lens had a metal focus ring with longitudinal ridges only and a '''Vivitar''' badge (pictured on this page). This is the version most commonly found today.

==Specifications==
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|badge=[[Vivitar]]
|manufacturer=[[Tokina]]
|manufacture_date=ca 1965?
|focal_length_range=200mm
|aperture_range=f/3.5 - f/22
|diaphragm_type=Preset
|diaphragm_blades=18
|filter_diameter=67mm
|minimum_focus= 3.6 m (12 ft)
|mounts=T Mount
|elements=5
|groups=4
|weight= 624 g (22 oz)
|accessories=Screw-on metal lens cap
|example_serial_numbers=66622 (v2), 66717 (v2) 67102 (v2), 67158 (v2), 67824 (v2), 68068 (v2), 68566 (v2), 70189 (v3), 70272 (v3), 77164 (v3), 78290 (v3), 89008 (v2 focus ring, unusual sn, possible prototype?)
|stock_number= 20-1157
}}

==Photos==
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==References==
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==Links==
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/steevithak/sets/72157629214560386/with/6834044820/ Flickr set by steevithak: Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 Preset T Mount, photos of and with the lens]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110124081820/http://ferling.net/200VivitarPreset.htm Ferling Foto blog: Vivitar 200mm f3.5 Preset Telephoto -Gausian Blur Machine] (archived) 


[[Category: Japanese lenses]]
[[Category: T mount]]
[[Category: Vivitar]]