tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post7261282869351400642..comments2024-03-29T01:15:37.463-05:00Comments on Making Not Taking: Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.5 1:1 Macro LensDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04654023154516839425noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post-16396023362227777952020-08-09T19:20:00.308-05:002020-08-09T19:20:00.308-05:00Still a remarkable lens. Still a remarkable lens. Stefan Careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07494447908930457622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post-15586428046563460462015-05-14T05:12:17.178-05:002015-05-14T05:12:17.178-05:00I won't say "it isn't possible" ...I won't say "it isn't possible" because I believe anything is possible. But unless you are familiar with doing this kind of work yourself, any service will likely cost more than the value of the lens. You're better off finding a copy of the lens in the mount you want.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654023154516839425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post-60345693855405659342015-05-14T05:11:58.814-05:002015-05-14T05:11:58.814-05:00I won't say "it isn't possible" ...I won't say "it isn't possible" because I believe anything is possible. But unless you are familiar with doing this kind of work yourself, any service will likely cost more than the value of the lens. You're better off finding a copy of the lens in the mount you want.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654023154516839425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post-38988641816750708212015-05-13T20:40:06.543-05:002015-05-13T20:40:06.543-05:00I would like to know since I have a 105 S 1 macro ...I would like to know since I have a 105 S 1 macro for a X 700 can the mount be changed for another brand ex cannon, Nikon DSLR?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post-33939717981500062432012-08-22T18:52:38.922-05:002012-08-22T18:52:38.922-05:00awesome to see this lens here on "Making Not ...awesome to see this lens here on "Making Not Taking!" this site rules. These photos of this lens are beautifully done :)<br /><br />I have this lens, in NOS condition, complete with leather box and original manual. It had never been opened before I read it. LOL.<br />anyway it is in Nikon AI-AIS (which covers F) i think - <br />this beauty sits on my dresser...looking pretty. It is an amazing lens. It does not see much use from me, I bought it because it was the first chance I got after a year of searching and near misses on the bay. I shoot canon and I am narrowing down my adapted lenses. Message me if you are interested... <br />(scott@lucidmojo.com)Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01415152048022900885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post-48105284543379584202011-11-09T10:01:05.100-06:002011-11-09T10:01:05.100-06:00Yes it will work, but with caveats:
As far as I u...Yes it will work, but with caveats:<br /><br />As far as I understand, no Digital SLR was ever produced with a native Contax/Yashica (C/Y) mount. If there was, it's hard to find and the sensor is old news. To use this lens on a DSLR, you will need an adapter. It looks like Canon EOS DSLR systems have a shorter flange focal distance than the C/Y system which means they can accomodate a shallow adapter between the camera and a C/Y lens to utilize these lenses. Also, you can certainly use them via an adapter with all the mirrorless compact cameras such the Panasonic GF & GH line, the Sony NEX cameras, the Olympus digital PEN cameras, the Nikon 1 (when the adapters arrive), and so forth. These cameras have smaller sensors so without going into a ton of detail, the lens will "act" a bit differently on these cameras.<br /><br />If the above explanation is all new ground for you, and you aren't interested in geeking out on adapters, "rigging" things up, manual control, etc., I suggest selling the lens and getting a macro that does have the same native mount as your camera. It will just be much easier. Resale on this lens in C/Y can be all over the place. Some folks still use the C/Y system and the mirrorless cameras have brought some of these more obscure mounts back into use. The common mounts like Nikon have been around $200-300 as of late (provided the lens is in nice condition). For C/Y, I would think much less unless you get a couple C/Y folks who really want this lens. But that's all only my opinion. I have rarely looked for a C/Y mount lens.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654023154516839425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post-89606816582676163812011-11-09T09:11:36.117-06:002011-11-09T09:11:36.117-06:00I have a vivitar series 1 105mm f2.5 for a contax/...I have a vivitar series 1 105mm f2.5 for a contax/yashica fit. Will this work on a digital camera if not how much is it worth on the secondhand market?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post-3611216831852452992011-05-05T11:02:55.593-05:002011-05-05T11:02:55.593-05:00My Vivitar 105 f2.5 won't focus out of 50 feet...My Vivitar 105 f2.5 won't focus out of 50 feet (not measured). The green dot on viewfinder won't come out when focusing on far distance. But the macro works beautifully. Any one has the same experience?Xiao-Qianghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559334419220739720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post-40739954426292865812011-04-28T12:19:02.190-05:002011-04-28T12:19:02.190-05:00Does anyone know what patent covers this lens?Does anyone know what patent covers this lens?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post-80529035810775473492010-08-30T22:22:54.406-05:002010-08-30T22:22:54.406-05:00Do Vivitar 105mm Series 1 Macro F2.5 ...can fit in...Do Vivitar 105mm Series 1 Macro F2.5 ...can fit in Sony NEX-5? <br />do we need a mount? <br />Thank You. (please mail to me at: indefilms@gmail.com )independenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307534553501077413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post-10093983402246150782010-06-23T08:31:19.501-05:002010-06-23T08:31:19.501-05:00I have recently purchased a Pentax P/K-A from ebay...I have recently purchased a Pentax P/K-A from ebay. Based on the serial number, the number begins with a 22xxxxxx is manufactured by Kiron. They are rarer to come by thus David you're right the price is higher for a mint condition. I also own a couple of SMC Pentax Macro MF lenses, 50mm and 100mm in M42 mount. The Vivitar lens is heavier but it is now my goto macro lens because it is a fast and an incredible performing lens. I still use the other macro lenses from time to time because they deliver sharp and good contrast images. It help that they have good bokeh too. The Vivitar lens I purchased also had an issue with infinity focus but I found a simple way to correct this issue (for those interested in how I corrected this issue here is a link to Pentaxforums http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/101120-vivitar-series-1-105mm-macro-infinity-focus-problem.html). I too was looking for this lens to work as a short telephoto lens for reasons explained in the fix.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09246764039135851477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post-84386741304871384982010-05-12T18:23:44.866-05:002010-05-12T18:23:44.866-05:00Just ordered mine, FD mount, for use with adapter ...Just ordered mine, FD mount, for use with adapter on my EPL1. got a good price too, its either going to come broken, or someone didn't know what they had. judging from pics and the statements, its the latter.... (crosses fingers)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post-32763898429051286232010-03-30T13:37:04.112-05:002010-03-30T13:37:04.112-05:00But no-one uses Pentax...BOOM! Just kidding, KIDDI...But no-one uses Pentax...BOOM! Just kidding, KIDDING! haha! (Pentax forums will kill me) Forgive me, you are correct. Pentax has also retained brilliant compatibility. I was thinking more along the lines of the MS/R, M/MD, Konica EE, and Canon FD. The AI versions of this lens appear to go for the most money on the used market so far as I have seen. The Pentax versions occur less often too, which I would think, would drive the price higher. It may just be that there are many more Nikon users. But for sure, if you find one of these in Pentax K, it will work beautifully with your current Pentax DSLRs! Thanks for the note!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654023154516839425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post-41599904799602546062010-03-30T13:24:35.043-05:002010-03-30T13:24:35.043-05:00Hello,
You say:
> Other mounts are not worth a...Hello,<br /><br />You say:<br />> Other mounts are not worth as much since they are not as compatible with current DSLRs...<br /><br />You are probably commenting on "other Nikon mounts" as, for example, all the current Pentax DSLRs are fully compatible with this beauty.pathobachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497814911660964347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post-15025928455601007122010-01-30T21:11:44.718-06:002010-01-30T21:11:44.718-06:00This lens is an incredible piece of equipment, if ...This lens is an incredible piece of equipment, if not simply a beautifully carved work of art. Congrats on the find!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654023154516839425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553095084714187596.post-21398294347106367772009-12-28T18:51:46.544-06:002009-12-28T18:51:46.544-06:00I just bought one of these in MD mount. It is pri...I just bought one of these in MD mount. It is pristine and came with its original case and original box. I'm excited to give it a try!AJTnoreply@blogger.com