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Archive 2009 · FS: $139 Vivitar AF macro for Canon EF, LNIB

  
 
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p.1 #1 · FS: $139 Vivitar AF macro for Canon EF, LNIB


PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY
Vivitar 100 mm 1:3.5 MC autofocus macro for Canon EF, with Matched Macro Adaptor (1:1).
Like-new condition. I'll include a 49 mm filter. *Photos of lens added* *Price lowered*
This lens yields excellent resolution and contrast in macro shooting at typical working apertures.
AF is accurate, although slow. It's a unit focusing lens, not internal AF. The front extends considerably when focusing very close. I use it exclusively in manual focus when shooting macro. AF handy for portrait use.
Direct focusing is only to 1:2 (half life size). The macro adaptor is a multi-element lens that attaches to the filter threads and extends range to 1:1 (life size). Focusing with the adaptor slightly overlaps the range without it (i.e., you attach it when you want to work in the range between 1:2 and 1:1).

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Price $139 including PayPal and ground shipping within CONUS.
I am the original owner of this lens, which has led a pampered life.

Edited on Mar 08, 2010 at 11:13 AM · View previous versions



Oct 04, 2009 at 10:10 AM
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p.1 #2 · FS: $139 Vivitar AF macro for Canon EF, LNIB


"I will add sample shots and photos of the lens when I have time."

Thats funny.
I'll buy this from you.... when I'm interested



Oct 04, 2009 at 10:47 AM
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p.1 #3 · FS: $139 Vivitar AF macro for Canon EF, LNIB


Not great lighting, but here's a spider shot from last night, full image and 100% crop from 5D2:

http://classicalphotography.com/FM_forum/spidermac1.jpg
http://classicalphotography.com/FM_forum/spidermac1crop.jpg



Oct 04, 2009 at 01:08 PM
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p.1 #4 · FS: $139 Vivitar AF macro for Canon EF, LNIB


I will do some quick shots of the lens itself later this evening.


Oct 05, 2009 at 05:29 PM
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p.1 #5 · FS: $139 Vivitar AF macro for Canon EF, LNIB


Here's the lens, with and without the 1:1 adaptor. You can see every speck of dust. There are no scratches other than scuff lines on the lens hood (the sort made by fingernails). The glass is pristine.
http://classicalphotography.com/FM_forum/vivi1.jpg
http://classicalphotography.com/FM_forum/vivi2.jpg
http://classicalphotography.com/FM_forum/vivi3.jpg
http://classicalphotography.com/FM_forum/vivi4.jpg
http://classicalphotography.com/FM_forum/vivi5.jpg
http://classicalphotography.com/FM_forum/vivi6.jpg
http://classicalphotography.com/FM_forum/vivi7.jpg



Oct 05, 2009 at 09:13 PM
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p.1 #6 · FS: $139 Vivitar AF macro for Canon EF, LNIB


Sent PM
-Jim



Oct 06, 2009 at 06:51 AM
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AHPZuazua wrote:
"I will add sample shots and photos of the lens when I have time."

Thats funny.
I'll buy this from you.... when I'm interested


That's not nice FREE Bump to a long-term member for your indiscretion.



Oct 07, 2009 at 12:20 PM
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p.1 #8 · FS: $139 Vivitar AF macro for Canon EF, LNIB


Thanks Omar!


Oct 07, 2009 at 05:05 PM
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p.1 #9 · FS: $139 Vivitar AF macro for Canon EF, LNIB


Free bump for scaring the snot out of me with the spider ;(


Oct 07, 2009 at 11:47 PM
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ratface wrote:
Free bump for scaring the snot out of me with the spider ;(

A harmless (to humans) variety, but I know a lot of people are uncomfortable around them, and detailed photos can be fascinating or repulsive, depending on the viewer.
Thanks for the bump.



Oct 08, 2009 at 12:03 AM
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p.1 #11 · FS: $139 Vivitar AF macro for Canon EF, LNIB


I have this lens branded Phoenix, for nikon mount. I had a Sigma 150 macro and decided that the ratio of use to expense didn't compute, so I sold the Sigma here and kept the "plastic fantastic". The IQ in the macro range is just as good as the Sigma for my uses.


Oct 08, 2009 at 08:17 AM
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Paul Pasco wrote:
I have this lens branded Phoenix, for nikon mount. I had a Sigma 150 macro and decided that the ratio of use to expense didn't compute, so I sold the Sigma here and kept the "plastic fantastic". The IQ in the macro range is just as good as the Sigma for my uses.

Paul, thanks for your input. I think the IQ is excellent, and I would have kept mine too, except that I wanted something that could double as a portrait lens, and the IS of the new Canon 100 appealed to me. For anyone looking for good macro quality on a budget, I think this Vivitar is tought to beat.



Oct 08, 2009 at 11:54 PM
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p.1 #13 · FS: $139 Vivitar AF macro for Canon EF, LNIB


Bump for a drop in price to $169, including shipping and PayPal fee.

Edited on Oct 23, 2009 at 10:31 AM · View previous versions



Oct 10, 2009 at 09:11 AM
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p.1 #14 · FS: $139 Vivitar AF macro for Canon EF, LNIB


Does the adapter slow the lens down a stop?


Oct 11, 2009 at 07:33 PM
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achman wrote:
Does the adapter slow the lens down a stop?

No, it has no effect on exposure. It's a multi-element diopter ("close up lens") that is designed specifically for this lens, so it maintains quality with minimal aberrations.



Oct 11, 2009 at 08:53 PM
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p.1 #16 · FS: $139 Vivitar AF macro for Canon EF, LNIB


I have this identical lens and it is more than functional... got some great shots from it. Good luck selling.


Oct 16, 2009 at 10:23 PM
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p.1 #17 · FS: $139 Vivitar AF macro for Canon EF, LNIB


Im not familiar with this lens.
Would this lens works with both film and digital ?
Thanks



Oct 22, 2009 at 04:07 PM
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hsw21 wrote:
Im not familiar with this lens.
Would this lens works with both film and digital ?
Thanks

Yes, absolutely. I used it with 35 mm film before going digital. The resolution stands up well even with fine grained b&w film.



Oct 22, 2009 at 11:15 PM
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p.1 #19 · FS: $139 Vivitar AF macro for Canon EF, LNIB


Bump for lower price!


Mar 08, 2010 at 11:15 AM





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