>> I was convinced by Robert Stech's website and bought a Vivitar 70-210 >> Series 1 version 2 (the one Manufactured by Tokina) I saw this as an >> affordable way to get a fast good quality zoom. I'm quite happy with it, >> just a question, is there any way to "activate" the macro capability? >> The other "macro" zoom that I have (cheapo sigma 70-300) has a switch to >> use the macro mode, but in the Vivitar didn't find anything like it.
> I think only version 1 has a switch for macro mode. I know the third > version doesn't and it doesn't look as if there's one on version 2. > http://www.robertstech.com/vivitar.htm Only the Version 1 lens has a separate macro switch. By the way, Mark, I've come up with a copy of the gold "50th Anniversary" version of the VS1 70-210 lens (it's just a gold version of the Version 4 lens), so I'll have to get you a new "family portrait" (with six lenses this time) for the VS1 70-210 page on your web site - <g>. Fred
