- #Vivitar 70 210 macro version 2 serial numbers
- #Vivitar 70 210 macro version 2 serial number
- #Vivitar 70 210 macro version 2 series
So it might not be the sharpest telephoto zoom out there but even the 4 th version is worth considering. Vivitar 70-210mm 70mm, 100% crop from a 16mp photo. Stepping down a by a stop or two improves the performance considerably. I however have the forth version and even though I like it a lot, this lens is not exactly sharp wide open with quite a bit of blooming and general softness clearly visible, especially at the wider end (see examples below). Expect a superior optical performance for these, with much better sharpens on the third version in particular.
#Vivitar 70 210 macro version 2 serial number
The first 3 versions are generally considered to be the best, so if you find one with a serial number starting with 22, 28 or 37, then you are in luck. Sharpness: So as you can see these lenses are quite different and most importantly they appear to have slightly different optics designs too, which makes this review even more complicated. The focus ring is certainly not as nice and grippy as on the older versions. My guess it that built quality was sacrificed as a result. The close up capability remained at 1:2.5 but it became a bit lighter. This is the version I shot my test video above. The forth and the last common version (below) was made by Cosina (serial starts with 09). The close focusing capability was improved again to 1:2.5, almost as good as the first version, but it’s also because the second heaviest version. This was the version where they introduced the variable aperture of F2.8-F4.0. The third version was made by Komine (serial starts with 28), another underrated manufacturer, producing a number of amazing lens for other brands. This version was much smaller and lighter, sacrificing the 1:2.2 macro ability along the way, which was reduced to 1:4. The second version was made by Tokina (serial starts with 37), which we all know made and continues to make some very nice lenses. It’s the heaviest out of 4 main versions, which could be a downside because these lenses weren’t really designed to be supported by any form of lens support, so it might be on a heavy side for some smaller cameras. This version also had the most impressive close focusing capability of 1:2.2. Unlike the lens I shot my test footage above, 1 st version featured the constant F-stop of F3.5 across the range, which I’d actually prefer for video use.
#Vivitar 70 210 macro version 2 series
The first Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm was introduced in mid 70s and was built by legendary Kiron (serial starts with 22).
#Vivitar 70 210 macro version 2 serial numbers
Versions: The only quick and sure way to distinguish between the versions is to look at the first 2 digits of the serial numbers (see below) Want to know why? There are at least 5 versions of this lens, so chances are that next time you’ll find one, it might be different from mine, but let’s try to figure this out anyway 🙂 Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm is one of the most difficult lenses to review.
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