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==Description== | ==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 preset T mount lens marked "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 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> |
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | '''Version 1 (mid 1960s)''' - The earliest version of the lens had a metal focus ring with alternating flats and longitudinal ridges. | + | '''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 (late 1960s - early 1970s)''' - The | + | '''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> |
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| + | '''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== | ==Specifications== | ||
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|diaphragm_blades=18 | |diaphragm_blades=18 | ||
|filter_diameter=67mm | |filter_diameter=67mm | ||
| − | |minimum_focus= 3. | + | |minimum_focus= 3.6 m (12 ft) |
|mounts=T Mount | |mounts=T Mount | ||
| − | |elements= | + | |elements=5 |
| − | |groups= | + | |groups=4 |
| − | |weight= | + | |weight= 624 g (22 oz) |
|accessories=Screw-on metal lens cap | |accessories=Screw-on metal lens cap | ||
| − | |example_serial_numbers=66622 ( | + | |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= | + | |stock_number= 20-1157 |
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==Links== | ==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] | + | *[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] |
| − | * [http://ferling.net/200VivitarPreset.htm Ferling Foto blog: Vivitar 200mm f3.5 Preset Telephoto -Gausian Blur Machine] | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20110124081820/http://ferling.net/200VivitarPreset.htm Ferling Foto blog: Vivitar 200mm f3.5 Preset Telephoto -Gausian Blur Machine] (archived) |
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[[Category: Japanese lenses]] | [[Category: Japanese lenses]] | ||
| + | [[Category: T mount]] | ||
[[Category: Vivitar]] | [[Category: Vivitar]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:10, 10 January 2024
The Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 Compatible T System lens was distributed by Ponder & Best (Vivitar) in the 1960s.
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| Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
Description
The Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 Compatible T System lens was distributed by 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 preset T mount lens marked "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[1] The September 1965 issue of Popular Photography lists the retail price of this lens at $80 USD.[2]
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.[3]
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
- Badging: Vivitar
- Manufacturer: Tokina
- Manufacture Date: ca 1965?
- Focal Length: 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?)
- Original Stock Number(s): 20-1157
Photos
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| Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
References
- ↑ Cambridge Camera Store ad, 1969
- ↑ Vivitar T, Popular Photography, Vol 57, No 3, Sep 1965, p 88
- ↑ Manual Focus Lens forum: Vivitar 200mm f3.5 18 blade--How Old Is It!?
