The one I am waiting for focus closer. But according to the data at Marks page the contrast is poor at the long end. I'm hoping it shows better contrast when stepped down a step or two.
Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) > -----Original Message----- > From: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 21. mars 2006 20:20 > To: Mark Roberts > Subject: Re: Vivitar 70-210 Series 1 Macro option > > >> 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 >
