GESO: VIVITAR Series 1

2014-11-11 Thread Alan C
A couple of weeks ago I picked up a Vivitar Series 1 70-210/2.8-4 in mint condition for a mere R350 (about $30). I tried it out during the dismal (weather wise) w/e we had at Crystal Springs. I have ordered a x4 dioptre for 1:1 macros.

Re: GESO: VIVITAR Series 1

2014-11-11 Thread Jack Davis
I never owned one, but that lens has an long standing excellent reputation. Jack - Original Message - From: Alan C c...@lantic.net To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 1:43:29 AM Subject: GESO: VIVITAR Series 1 A couple of weeks ago I picked up a Vivitar Series 1 70

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

2007-10-21 Thread Derby Chang
Hi Dave :) Voigt 125? Like it a lot too. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_06/07_06_voigtlander/index.htm The only point that counts against it, ergonomics. The narrow silver focus ring is too far back imho, so for me, the balance of the camera is thrown off. The Series 1 has a big

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

2007-10-21 Thread David Savage
HA! I could resist no longer either. (Warning: some cat photos within) http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/V125/V125.htm Cheers, Dave On 10/21/07, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave :) Voigt 125? Like it a lot too.

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

2007-10-21 Thread Derby Chang
David Savage wrote: HA! I could resist no longer either. (Warning: some cat photos within) http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/V125/V125.htm Cheers, Dave Har :) Cats are always better resolution targets than brick walls. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

2007-10-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Derby, I like that Voigt 125 gallery a lot... beautiful and technically excellent! Regards, Bob S. On 10/21/07, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave :) Voigt 125? Like it a lot too. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_06/07_06_voigtlander/index.htm The only point that counts

GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

2007-10-20 Thread Derby Chang
Nice lens. Fast becoming my favourite macro. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_10/07_10_vivitarmacro/index.htm And an OT PESO (it was taken with a Fuji F20) http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_10/07_10_fashionistas/01.htm D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc --

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

2007-10-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Some nice compositions and color. Most would benefit from more DOF in my opinion. Are you shooting from a tripod? Paul On Oct 20, 2007, at 4:05 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Nice lens. Fast becoming my favourite macro. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_10/07_10_vivitarmacro/index.htm And an

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

2007-10-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
Derby, I think the Vivitar 105 macro has a good reputation and you show why. At the risk of being a bore, here are some comments... 1) Blue Pansy(?) - Nice. Did you see Ken Waller's comments about holding the whole exposure back on red birds so the red doesn't block-up. Your yellow has this

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

2007-10-20 Thread Derby Chang
!! Thanks Bob, Most thorough reply. I agree with you and Paul about the DOF. Tricky, though because I was in the public orchid house, so it is frowned upon to bring in tripods and move the flowers around. Still, I might try a monopod next time. D Bob Sullivan wrote: Derby, I think the

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

2007-10-20 Thread P. J. Alling
I think I already hate you, so there's really no point in saying it again. Derby Chang wrote: Nice lens. Fast becoming my favourite macro. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_10/07_10_vivitarmacro/index.htm And an OT PESO (it was taken with a Fuji F20)

Re: GESO: Vivitar Series 1 105 macro

2007-10-20 Thread David Savage
Nice gallery Derby: this is my pick of the bunch: http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_10/07_10_vivitarmacro/04.htm closely follwerd by: http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_10/07_10_vivitarmacro/06.htm I like the big OOF highlight in the background And if you like the Vivitar you'd love