The Viv, Pola and Sam were all originally the red variant, that\'s a fact.
The red lenses have always been more expensive, and even the Samyang used to cost more, when it was red. That\'s a fact.
The red variant looks quite different from the gold, not just in color. that\'s also a fact.
Vivitar wouldn\'t be charging $100 more than the others, if it were the same lens. -That\'s a good guess.
Also, the pics originally posted here, of the red Viv, were outstanding. The shots posted later both here and elsewhere of the gold variant are not in the same league. That could be by chance, but maybe not.
I\'m raising a valid question, and no one has yet to post a definitive answer.
So again, what don\'t you buy? Or, better question, which would YOU buy, if in the market right now?
Me, I\'d order the Vivitar.
Nov 14, 2009 at 12:50 AM
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