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Equipment Type: Lens
Equipment Brand: Nikon
Equipment Model: Rare Vivitar (NikonMount) 70-150/F3.8 by Kiron serial: 22xxxx
Price (S$): 200
Description:
Vivitar in the past offered a unique series of fast prime lenses and unusual professional quality zooms. These lenses are still unique today, justifying their cult status. However, Vivitar outsourced its production, so selected pieces. such as those with serials numbers starting with 22 (by Kiron) or 28 enjoy cult status in my opinion.
Source: http://forum.manualfocus.org/viewtopic.php?id=10469
Quote: "There conclusion was the Kiron was the best manual focus superzoom around. The Kiron received an overal rating of Good the Viv. Average. Kiron made quality lenses and apparently the Kiron 70-150mm zoom became the Nikon series E 70-150mm".
head-to-head comparison with Nikon 80-200:
https://www.flickr.com/groups/365610@N21/discuss/72157625269073146/
quoted from the above source: "The Kiron 70-150 (one-touch) f/4 lens, is every bit as sharp or sharper than the legendary Nikon E 75-150 f/3.5 lens. Actually, Kiron (Kino Precision Industries) made the Nikon 75-150 for Nikon. But, they are considerably different in optical and construction design. The Kiron (and Vivitar) 70-150 lenses are considerably smaller and more compact than the Nikon E 75-150 glass. Also, they don't develop the horrendously loose & sloppy zoom creep that the Nikon version is known for. I've tested the Kiron 70-150 and Nikon E 75-150 side by side, and upon glassing (10x loupe and light table) the negs and LARGE prints look great. Both will deliver superb results. Because of the sharpness and build quality, I have no desire to acquire the legendary Nikon E 75-150 glass."
Reviews with test images:
http://photo.net/pentax-camera-forum/00OzXW
Source: http://photo.net/filters-bags-tripods-accessories-forum/00BjwJ?start=10
Quote: "I have owned the same lens [70-150/3.8 by Kiron] you described (in Nikon AI mount) for over 25 years. While the maximum aperture is a little slow, it is among the sharpest pieces I have, including the 20+ Nikkor optics I also own."
Very strong reviews from dpreview with test images:
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/2285841#forum-post-27432956
Reviews and sample macro photos:
http://forum.manualfocus.org/viewtopic.php?id=17558
Reviews and sample photos:
http://forum.mflenses.com/vivitar-70-150-kiron-vs-tokina-t69392.html
Read about Vivitar and Kiron here:
http://web.archive.org/web/20021203000649/medfmt.8k.com/third/cult.html#vivitar
From the above post:
Vivitar/Kiron 70-150 f/3.8 one touch: There were many variations of this lens. The Kiron model was listed as an f/4, but tested by Modern Photography as an f/3.8. Counting the Kiron, so far, I have found 5 versions which differ in finish, lens coating, and closest focus distance. They are also all over the map in optical performance. But there are some very good ones. The early Vivitar and the Kiron models seem best. Vivitars with s/n's beginning in the 2200 range seem to be the best. Excellent resolution and color, light and compact (3.8" and 15-16 oz, 52 mm filters), low flare, very good contrast. The Kirons and early Vivitar models are beautifully made with smooth, well damped motions and never seem to wear out. Their best trick is in the macro mode which gives in the better models 1:3.5 at about 31" focal plane to subject at 150 mm with very good sharpness and a very nearly flat field.
The lens is amazingly compact, pls see photos:
https://plus.google.com/photos/1092...ms/6123899536346299297?authkey=CLOchvWN0s_WCQ
Check the Vivitar's serial number vs manufacturers here:
https://www.cameraquest.com/VivLensManuf.htm
I am not sure if there is another piece in Singapore. I bought mine in the US.
Real Name: Trung
Contact Number: 96232141
Condition of Item: 8
Warranty Status: nil
Package/Accessories/Extras:
none
Additional Comments:
There is some oil leak mark on the edge of the front glass but does not affect image quality
Equipment Type: Lens
Equipment Brand: Nikon
Equipment Model: Rare Vivitar (NikonMount) 70-150/F3.8 by Kiron serial: 22xxxx
Price (S$): 200
Description:
Vivitar in the past offered a unique series of fast prime lenses and unusual professional quality zooms. These lenses are still unique today, justifying their cult status. However, Vivitar outsourced its production, so selected pieces. such as those with serials numbers starting with 22 (by Kiron) or 28 enjoy cult status in my opinion.
Source: http://forum.manualfocus.org/viewtopic.php?id=10469
Quote: "There conclusion was the Kiron was the best manual focus superzoom around. The Kiron received an overal rating of Good the Viv. Average. Kiron made quality lenses and apparently the Kiron 70-150mm zoom became the Nikon series E 70-150mm".
head-to-head comparison with Nikon 80-200:
https://www.flickr.com/groups/365610@N21/discuss/72157625269073146/
quoted from the above source: "The Kiron 70-150 (one-touch) f/4 lens, is every bit as sharp or sharper than the legendary Nikon E 75-150 f/3.5 lens. Actually, Kiron (Kino Precision Industries) made the Nikon 75-150 for Nikon. But, they are considerably different in optical and construction design. The Kiron (and Vivitar) 70-150 lenses are considerably smaller and more compact than the Nikon E 75-150 glass. Also, they don't develop the horrendously loose & sloppy zoom creep that the Nikon version is known for. I've tested the Kiron 70-150 and Nikon E 75-150 side by side, and upon glassing (10x loupe and light table) the negs and LARGE prints look great. Both will deliver superb results. Because of the sharpness and build quality, I have no desire to acquire the legendary Nikon E 75-150 glass."
Reviews with test images:
http://photo.net/pentax-camera-forum/00OzXW
Source: http://photo.net/filters-bags-tripods-accessories-forum/00BjwJ?start=10
Quote: "I have owned the same lens [70-150/3.8 by Kiron] you described (in Nikon AI mount) for over 25 years. While the maximum aperture is a little slow, it is among the sharpest pieces I have, including the 20+ Nikkor optics I also own."
Very strong reviews from dpreview with test images:
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/2285841#forum-post-27432956
Reviews and sample macro photos:
http://forum.manualfocus.org/viewtopic.php?id=17558
Reviews and sample photos:
http://forum.mflenses.com/vivitar-70-150-kiron-vs-tokina-t69392.html
Read about Vivitar and Kiron here:
http://web.archive.org/web/20021203000649/medfmt.8k.com/third/cult.html#vivitar
From the above post:
Vivitar/Kiron 70-150 f/3.8 one touch: There were many variations of this lens. The Kiron model was listed as an f/4, but tested by Modern Photography as an f/3.8. Counting the Kiron, so far, I have found 5 versions which differ in finish, lens coating, and closest focus distance. They are also all over the map in optical performance. But there are some very good ones. The early Vivitar and the Kiron models seem best. Vivitars with s/n's beginning in the 2200 range seem to be the best. Excellent resolution and color, light and compact (3.8" and 15-16 oz, 52 mm filters), low flare, very good contrast. The Kirons and early Vivitar models are beautifully made with smooth, well damped motions and never seem to wear out. Their best trick is in the macro mode which gives in the better models 1:3.5 at about 31" focal plane to subject at 150 mm with very good sharpness and a very nearly flat field.
The lens is amazingly compact, pls see photos:
https://plus.google.com/photos/1092...ms/6123899536346299297?authkey=CLOchvWN0s_WCQ
Check the Vivitar's serial number vs manufacturers here:
https://www.cameraquest.com/VivLensManuf.htm
I am not sure if there is another piece in Singapore. I bought mine in the US.
Real Name: Trung
Contact Number: 96232141
Condition of Item: 8
Warranty Status: nil
Package/Accessories/Extras:
none
Additional Comments:
There is some oil leak mark on the edge of the front glass but does not affect image quality
