Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 Compatible T System
The Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 Compatible T System lens was distributed by Ponder & Best (Vivitar) in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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| Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 Pyramid Preset image by steevithak (Image rights) |
Description
The Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 Compatible T System lens was distributed by Ponder & Best (later Vivitar) in the late 1960s and early 1970s. This lens was the higher end model of two 28mm T mounts. Ponder and Best designated the family to which this lens belongs as the Compatible T System. The Compatible T System family can be subdivided into "types" made by various manufacturers. This lens is known was manufactured by Kino Precision. The Kino-made T mounts are known as Type 3 and all bear a distinctive red triangle on the preset ring. Collectors sometimes refer to these lenses as the Pyramid Preset family becase of the triangular marking.
Specifications
- Badging: Vivitar
- Manufacturer: Kino Precision
- Manufacture Date: ca 1967
- Focal Length: 28mm
- Aperture Range: f/2.5 - f/22
- Diaphragm Type: Preset
- Diaphragm Blades: 8
- Filter Diameter: 62mm
- Minimum Focus: 0.3 m (1 ft)
- Mounts: T mount
- Elements: unknown
- Groups: unknown
- Weight: unknown
- Accessories: Screw-on metal lens cap
- Example Serial Numbers: 22251981
- Original Stock Number(s): unknown
Photos
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| Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
References
Links
- Flickr set by steevithak: Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 Pyramid Preset Photos of and with the lens
