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).

Photos below.

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

"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

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

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

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.

Sent PM
-Jim

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.

Thanks Omar!

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

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.

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 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.

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

Does the adapter slow the lens down a stop?

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.

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

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

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.

Bump for lower price!