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| − | The Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Compatible T System lens was distributed by [[Vivitar|Ponder and Best (Vivitar)]] in the 1960s. 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. The 500mm f/6.3 is a large, heavy, | + | The Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Compatible T System lens was distributed by [[Vivitar|Ponder and Best (Vivitar)]] in the 1960s. 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. The 500mm f/6.3 is a large, heavy, preset telephoto lens with integral tripod mounting ring. It included a screw-on hood and screw-on metal lens cap. The lenses are marked "Made in Japan" but the specific manufacturer is unknown. |
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Revision as of 05:27, 8 January 2012
The Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Compatible T System lens was distributed by Ponder and Best (Vivitar) in the 1960s.
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| Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 mounted on a Vivitar 220/SL Camera image by steevithak (Image rights) |
Description
The Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Compatible T System lens was distributed by Ponder and Best (Vivitar) in the 1960s. 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. The 500mm f/6.3 is a large, heavy, preset telephoto lens with integral tripod mounting ring. It included a screw-on hood and screw-on metal lens cap. The lenses are marked "Made in Japan" but the specific manufacturer is unknown.
Specifications
- Badging: Vivitar
- Manufacturer: unknown
- Manufacture Date: ca 1965?
- Focal Length: 500mm
- Aperture Range: f/6.3 - f/32
- Diaphragm Type: Preset
- Diaphragm Blades: 18
- Filter Diameter: 92mm
- Minimum Focus: 10.6 m (35 ft)
- Mounts: T Mount
- Elements: unknown
- Groups: unknown
- Weight: unknown
- Accessories: Scew-on hood, screw-on metal lens cap, tripod mounting ring
- Example Serial Numbers: 71315
- Original Stock Number(s): unknown
Photos
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| Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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| Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
References
Links
Flickr set by steevithak: Vivitar 500mm f/6.3 Preset T Mount, photos of and with the lens
