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| − | The [[Vivitar]] Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC Auto Variable Focusing lens was intentionally designed not to use vari-focusing instead of being a conventional zoom in order to achieve higher optical quality. The upside was having one of the highest resolution lenses of its type. The downside was needing to refocus each time the focal length changed. | + | The [[Vivitar]] Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC Auto Variable Focusing lens was intentionally designed not to use vari-focusing instead of being a conventional zoom in order to achieve higher optical quality. The upside was having one of the highest resolution lenses of its type. The downside was needing to refocus each time the focal length changed.<REF>The Vivitar Guide, 35-85mm f/2.8 Series 1, page 38, John C. Wolf</REF> |
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Revision as of 04:59, 24 August 2011
The Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC Auto Variable Focusing lens was designed for and marketed by Vivitar.
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Description
The Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC Auto Variable Focusing lens was intentionally designed not to use vari-focusing instead of being a conventional zoom in order to achieve higher optical quality. The upside was having one of the highest resolution lenses of its type. The downside was needing to refocus each time the focal length changed.[1]
Specifications
- Badging: Vivitar Series 1
- Manufacturer: Kino Precision
- Manufacture date: ca 1970s
- Focal Length: 35-85mm
- Aperture Range: f/2.8-16
- Iris blades: unknown
- Filter diameter: 72mm
- Minimum Focus: 26cm (10.1)
- Mounts: Canon FD, Konica, M42, Minolta, Nikon, Olympus, and Pentax
- Elements: 12
- Groups: 9
- Weight: 722g (26oz)
- Accessories: slip-on lens hood
- Example serial numbers: 22603595
Photos
References
- ↑ The Vivitar Guide, 35-85mm f/2.8 Series 1, page 38, John C. Wolf
