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Subject: [OM] Re: Comments on Vivitar 28/2 MC?
From: fred42@xxxxxxxxx
Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2004 09:07:30 -0500
Dan T,

I had one for a while before getting the Zuiko from a list member. The Vivitar 
is good performer though it has some quirks to be aware of. 

It is a 55mm filter but the front rotates as you focus so polarizer operation 
is harder as you will need to reset it as you focus (actually one of the main 
reasons I went to the Zuiko, well that and I am addicted).
They are also a little bit prone to oiled up diaphragms, I know have seen a few 
on the 'bay with this problem. Their market value is just at the point where 
you might question if you wanted to get the work done or wait for another one. 
Focus and aperture run the right way so that is not an issue.

My one is now safe with another (different) list member.

As a side note I have its brother the f2.5 version looking for a home at the 
moment so if anyone is interested let me know. It uses a 67mm filter and the 
front doesn't rotate with focus, my one has caps and is clean and clear.

Hope this helps, Dan S.

From: GMcGrath@xxxxxxx
> Has anyone used a Vivitar 28/2 MC OM mount lens previously?
> There's one here
> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3807108942&categor
> y=3344


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