"Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)" wrote:
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> Yes, it is unfortunate that Vivitar quality has gone downhill.
> The 70s Vivitar lenses were made by Kiron (Kino Precision Optical Co.) which
> produced some of the finest optics available.
> For those who remember the infamous Vivitar 90mm macro, even by today's
> standards it would easily be among the top 5 macros available. I later
> acquired a Kiron 105mm F2.8 macro when Kiron (Kino) started producing and
> distributing lenses under their own name. I only wish it was available in
> today's mounts. I would take it over ANY macro lens today. It was the
> sharpest macro I have yet to come across. Unfortunately nowadays Kino makes
> optics for Copiers and other bsiness equipment, a better vehicle allowing
> them to ensure revenue.
> FWIW, Vivitar later contracted with Cosina (I think it was the time when
> Ponder & Best who owned Vivitar sold the company) and produced some very
> good lenses and some mediocre ones. Nowadays, their eye is always on the
> bottom line and Phoenix's inexpensive lenses fit the Vivitar business model,
> "If buying cheap makes a good profit, ignore quality."
>
> Peter K
I once had a Kiron 70-210 3.5-4.5, and found it to fully be the equal of
the fabled Vivitar 70-210. It's a shame that a manufacturer of quality
aftermarket optics no longer operates in that niche.
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