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FURTHER PRICE REDUCTION
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. I frankly have not used it wide open, but could do some test shots for comparison.
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.
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 $169 including shipping to CONUS, and I'll cover PayPal fees.
I am the original owner of this lens, which has led a pampered life.

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Oct 04, 2009 at 03:10 PM
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"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 03:47 PM
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Not great lighting, but here's a spider shot from last night, full image and 100% crop from 5D2:



This image is copyrighted by the owner





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Oct 04, 2009 at 06:08 PM
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I will do some quick shots of the lens itself later this evening.

Oct 05, 2009 at 10:29 PM
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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.




































Oct 06, 2009 at 02:13 AM
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Sent PM
-Jim

Oct 06, 2009 at 11:51 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 05:20 PM
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p.1 #8 · FS: $169 Vivitar AF macro for Canon EF, LNIB


Thanks Omar!

Oct 07, 2009 at 10:05 PM
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Free bump for scaring the snot out of me with the spider ;(

Oct 08, 2009 at 04:47 AM
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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 05:03 AM
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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 01:17 PM
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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 09, 2009 at 04:54 AM
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Bump for a drop in price to $169, including shipping and PayPal fee.

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Oct 10, 2009 at 02:11 PM
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Does the adapter slow the lens down a stop?

Oct 12, 2009 at 12:33 AM
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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 12, 2009 at 01:53 AM
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I have this identical lens and it is more than functional... got some great shots from it. Good luck selling.

Oct 17, 2009 at 03:23 AM
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Im not familiar with this lens.
Would this lens works with both film and digital ?
Thanks

Oct 22, 2009 at 09:07 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 23, 2009 at 04:15 AM

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