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Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm f/2.8-f/3.5 Zoom Lens VMC M/MD Minolta - $36 (Berlin, MA)
condition:
excellent
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The Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm f/2.8-f/3.5 VMC is a versatile zoom lens renowned for its excellent optical quality and build.
It is designed for use with 35mm SLR cameras and is especially popular among photographers who seek a reliable standard zoom with a fast aperture range.
Comes with:
- Original box
- Owner’s manual
- Lens caps
Key Features and Details:
Focal Length: 28-90mm — This provides a versatile zoom range suitable for wide-angle shots at 28mm, standard photography at 50mm, and moderate telephoto at 90mm, covering most everyday photographic needs.
Maximum Aperture: F/2.8 at the wide end, gradually stopping down to F/3.5 at the telephoto end — The wide f/2.8 aperture allows for good low-light performance and depth of field control, making it suitable for portraiture and artistic photography.
Optical Design: The lens features multiple elements designed to minimize aberrations and distortions, ensuring sharp images across the zoom range.
The lens has a VMC (Vivitar Multi-Coating), which helps reduce flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and color fidelity.
Known for its sturdy construction, the lens typically features a metal barrel and smooth zoom and focus rings, providing durability and a professional feel.
Additional Features: The lens includes a macro or close-focusing capability, with a maximum magnification ratio around 1:3.3x, allowing for close-up photography.
This lens is popular among enthusiasts and professionals for its sharpness, contrast, and speed. It's suitable for various photographic styles, including landscapes, portraits, street photography, and close-up shots. Its flexible focal range makes it a go-to lens for general-purpose shooting.
The Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm f/2.8-f/3.5 VMC is a well-regarded standard zoom lens that offers a good balance of optical quality, build, and versatility, making it a valuable addition to any film or digital SLR camera kit.
One original owner, purchased new for $160 in 1984 from Prestige Photo and Electronics in NYC – Get here for so much less!
In excellent condition, smooth operation, fully functional, from smoke-free home
Pick up in Berlin, MA (sorry we don't ship items, really we don’t)
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