> The 90/2.5 is the original Vivitar Series 1. All metal, had separate 1:1
> adapter with tripod collar on adapter. Adapter has optics in it. HEAVY
> lens.
>
> The 90/2.8 was Vivitar's economy version. Went to 1:1 without any adapter.
> Complete extension without optics. More of a matte finish in body. Lighter
> weight. Likely similar in optical quality to the 2.5 and certainly easier
> to carry.
>
> The other difference is that the 90/2.5 on Gary's list is MY lens! (:>) I
> love it!
;-)
Thanx Brian,
One more question:
what's the weight and length and filter size of this beast ?
nope, I'm not looking for Tom FS Vivitar lens, but
eventually found one in a local newspaper announce here in Berlin/Germany,
and I am thinking about buying it if I and seller agree on a nice price
Rudy
Berlin/Germany
> > Just wondering what is the difference between the recently mentioned
> > Vivitar 90mm/2.8 someone bought from eBay and the
> > Vivitar 90mm/2.5 macro, series 1 in Gary's lens_test page ?
> >
> > more/less plastic, different filter size (what does the 2.5 has ?)
> > is only the 2.5 a macro version, and what might a 2.5 be worth
> > and is the something like a package 90/2.5 and some kind
> > of a converter/tube/what-so-ever once sold from Vivitar ?
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