Vivitar Professional 180mm f/2.8
The Vivitar Professional 180mm f/2.8 lens is a rare telephoto lens marketed by Ponder & Best.
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Description
The "Vivitar Professional" name was only applied to a few, rare lenses marketed by Ponder & Best (aka Vivitar). It follows the "P&B Vivitar" name and precedes the more common "Vivitar". It is not known how many of this model lens were produced. Only one example of the Vivitar Professional 180mm f/2.8 is known. The serial number is 1000002, suggesting that at least one other copy existed. The date of manufacture is unknown, as is the identify of the manufacturer; however, the lens is marked "Made in Japan".
Specifications
- Badging: Vivitar Professional
- Manufacturer: unknown
- Manufacture Date: unknown
- Focal Length: 180mm
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 - f/32
- Diaphragm Type: Preset /Automatic (selectable)
- Diaphragm Blades: 8
- Filter Diameter: 86mm
- Minimum Focus: 1.38 meters (6 feet)
- Mounts: M42
- Elements: unknown
- Groups: unknown
- Weight: 1,408 g (3lbs 1.7oz)
- Accessories: tripod mounting ring and retractable hood
- Example Serial Numbers: 1000002
- Original Stock Number(s): unknown
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